Job Description
We're recovering value and protecting the planet — and we need an experienced Operations Manager to run our Riverbank e-waste recycling facility day to day.
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3R Technology Global is an AI-driven e-waste recovery and circular economy company with operations in the United States, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. We collect and process e-waste, small domestic appliances (SDA), and other end-of-life electronics from ITAD providers, manufacturers, retailers, and commercial/industrial clients, recovering precious metals, plastics, and critical materials using proprietary AI robotic sorting technology, and achieving recovery rates well above industry standards.
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What You'll Do
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- Oversee daily operations of the e-waste recycling facility, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance.
- Manage logistics end-to-end: inbound e-waste and SDA collection, processing workflows, and outbound materials.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technicians, sorters, and operations staff.
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all operational processes.
- Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, California DTSC).
- Monitor facility KPIs, production output, and operational budgets.
- Coordinate with vendors, ITAD partners, manufacturers, retailers, clients, and third-party logistics providers.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and capacity growth.
- Prepare operational reports and present findings to senior leadership.
- Oversee equipment maintenance schedules and ensure all machinery stays operational.
- Collaborate with HR and the Office Manager on staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning.
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What You Bring
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- 3-7 years of operations management experience, ideally in e-waste, electronics recycling, or waste management.
- Proven experience managing teams in a production or facility environment.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and recycling compliance standards.
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Strong communication skills — able to liaise with staff, clients, and regulatory bodies.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Nice to Have
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- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and operations/inventory management software.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Ability to speak Chinese.
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Why Join Us
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- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- A mission-driven work environment focused on environmental sustainability.
- Opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding recycling company.
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Details
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- Reports to: Chief Executive Officer / General Manager.
- On-site, full-time.
- 3R Technology Global is an equal opportunity employer.
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How to Apply
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Apply directly through this LinkedIn posting, quoting reference OM01-CA.