Operations Manager($90k-$125k/Year)-Lexington,KY | Hiring

October 1, 2026

Opportunity in Lexington

Job Title: Operations Manager Hiring Organization: Waste Management Location: Lexington, KY

Pay: $90k-$125k/Year (approx. $9k/Month) Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included. Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.

Position Scope

Core objectives involve your professional skills in Waste Management And Executive Operations.

This Lexington-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
Our Waste Management team in Lexington, KY is growing.
Benefit from working in Lexington, a key hub for the Waste Management And Executive Operations industry.

Company Overview: Waste Management is North America's leading environmental service provider, offering multi-facility leadership careers, executive compensation structures, and long-term corporate growth opportunities.

Position Summary & Responsibilities: The Waste Management Operations Manager maintains complete operational, financial (P&L), safety, and personnel management accountability for regional collection depots, transfer stations, and material recovery processing facilities. You lead multi-disciplinary teams across collection routes, fleet maintenance shops, and plant operations while driving safety standards, regulatory compliance, and budget optimization. You manage operational P&L performance, direct labor scheduling, lead supervisor development, and represent Waste Management during municipal contract negotiations. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site leadership presence at facility depots (zero remote capability).

Qualifications & Benefits: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Environmental Management preferred. Requires 5+ years of progressive management experience in waste management, transport logistics, or heavy industrial operations with proven P&L responsibility. Offers executive salaried base pay, annual performance bonuses, full health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) company match, company vehicle, and paid vacation.

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