Operations Area Manager at Wind River Environmental LLC in Charlotte NC, Richmond VA, Stanley NC, Jamaica VA, Columbia SC, North Carolina

Job Description:

Are you a results-driven leader with a proven track record of managing operations, driving growth, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence? Join us as an Operations Area Manager, where you'll oversee 6+ branches in Virginia and the Carolinas, manage a $40 million P&L, and play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence.

Why Join Our Team?

• Leadership Role: Take full ownership of area operations, financial performance, and strategic growth.
• Competitive Compensation: Generous salary and benefits with opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, paid time off, and more.
• Industry Expertise: Work with a leader in non-hazardous liquid waste systems, serving business, residential, and municipal customers.

Your Responsibilities

Operations

• Lead branch operations, ensuring excellence in service delivery and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Drive operational efficiency and resolve challenges to support growth across multiple locations.
• Develop and maintain staffing and succession plans, mentoring team members to foster high performance.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and DEP regulations while supporting spill prevention and emergency response initiatives.

Financial Leadership

• Manage the area P&L, ensuring achievement of financial and growth targets.
• Develop annual budgets and operational plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Oversee labor and capital expenditures to maximize profitability and maintain operational efficiency.

Sales & Marketing Collaboration

• Partner with sales teams to target the right markets, customers, and pricing strategies.
• Review achievements and adjust goals as necessary to meet evolving business needs.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Leadership: 10+ years of related experience, with at least 5 years managing P&L operations.
• Industry Expertise: Experience in septic, grease, and wastewater industries is strongly preferred.
• Strong Business Acumen: Ability to drive financial results, maintain margins, and build customer relationships.
• Effective Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor teams and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strategic Problem-Solver: Skilled in identifying complex challenges and implementing effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft 365 suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and CRM tools (Salesforce a plus).
• Strong customer focus with a commitment to safety culture.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time.
• Proven success in meeting and exceeding revenue targets.

Ready to lead a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the liquid waste disposal industry? Apply today and help us shape the future of operational excellence!

Wind River Environmental services and maintains a broad array of non-hazardous liquid waste systems, including grease traps, septic tanks, and related waste systems. We offer full services to residential, business, and municipal customers. Learn more about us at www.wrenvironmental.com/about-us/ .

Wind River Environment LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Wind River Environmental participates in E-Verify. Additional information is available in English (PDF) and Spanish (PDF).

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