Manager – Operations, Recycling & Hauling

Circular Action Alliance

. Lead day-to-day execution, team coordination, and performance management for CAA’s open market recycling collection network across Colorado .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing recycling collection operations, vendor relationships, and contract administration while ensuring compliance and performance improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate projects, and implement operational efficiencies in the recycling and waste management sector.

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Recycling Collection OperationsContract AdministrationVendor ManagementOperational Program ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Operational EfficiencyPerformance ManagementContract NegotiationImplementation PlanningLogistics ManagementRFP SupportWorkflow AutomationData AnalysisService Level ComplianceCost Evaluation

Soft Skills

Team CoordinationCoachingCommunicationProblem SolvingAccountability

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceAI PlatformsBack-of-House Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

EPR ProgramsSolid Waste ManagementService Provider NetworksDrop-Off SitesSustainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day execution, team coordination, and performance management for CAA’s open market recycling collection network across Colorado
Translate operational efficiencies into actionable workplans
Lead the Open Market business segment, managing timelines, risks, and deliverables for implementation, service expansion, service agreement change orders, compliance, and collection performance
Manage private-sector service provider relationships and operations for Open Market EPR programs
Lead and support collection program staff, ensuring priorities, accountability, coordination, and completion of assigned work
Represent CAA Colorado at service provider and industry meetings
Oversee service provider onboarding, operational readiness, service delivery, reporting, annual cost evaluation, reimbursement change orders, and service-level compliance
Review operational, contractual, reporting, and performance metrics; identify issues, trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Lead corrective action follow-up and performance improvement activities, escalating material issues to the Director of Operations
Coordinate with legal, procurement, claims, finance, compliance, project managers, consultants, and CAA national teams on contracts and program operations
Manage collection implementation activities, provider support, drop-off operations, service expansion, and customer experience enhancements
Collaborate with communications on service provider education and outreach
Collaborate with State leadership to expand regulatory advancements in EPR
Support procurement and contract activities, including scopes, evaluation materials, vendor communications, implementation plans, and contract administration
Support studies, pilots, and process improvements involving alternative collection approaches or operational improvements
Report to the Director – Operations, CO
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated understanding of residential recycling collection operations, drop-off sites, contracted collection, service provider networks, and logistics
Experience supporting RFPs, evaluation criteria, technical and financial reviews, contract negotiation, implementation planning, and ongoing contract administration
Experience supervising or leading small teams, assigning priorities, coaching staff, and ensuring progress against deadlines and deliverables
Adept in workflow automations, AI, Salesforce, and back-of-house technology platforms
Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, sustainability, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of relevant experience in recycling, solid waste, procurement, contract administration, operational program management, vendor management, account management, or service provider operations
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record must be maintained
Ability to travel to meet with service providers, haulers, transfer stations, MRFs, drop-off sites, and other operational partners