Operations Yard Manager - Recycling Facility
Lautenbach Recycling, Bellingham, WA, United States
Lautenbach Recycling is hiring an Operations Yard Manager to lead daily operations at our Bakerview recycling facility in Bellingham. This role oversees yard operations, production flow, safety compliance, and team performance in a fast-paced industrial recycling environment.
This is a day-shift, hands-on leadership position for someone who can manage people, production, and compliance while keeping operations moving safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production
Manage daily yard operations including receiving, sorting, processing, storage, and shipment of recyclable materials
Oversee material flow across multiple commodities to maximize efficiency, quality, and safety
Coordinate staffing, equipment usage, and workflow to meet production goals
Monitor production performance and make real-time operational adjustments
Maintain yard organization, cleanliness, and material containment standards
Leadership & Supervision
Directly supervise yard staff, sorters, and equipment operators
Assign work, set expectations, and enforce accountability
Coach and train employees to improve performance and skills
Address attendance, safety, and performance issues promptly and professionally
Safety & Compliance
Enforce company safety policies and OSHA/state regulations
Conduct safety inspections, observations, and incident follow-ups
Ensure safety training is completed, documented, and reinforced
Administrative & Facility Oversight
Complete required operational and compliance documentation
Track staffing needs and scheduling coverage
Support audits, reporting, and internal compliance processes
Coordinate equipment maintenance needs and report issues
Qualifications
Prior supervisory or leadership experience required
Experience in recycling, solid waste, manufacturing, or industrial operations preferred
Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
Comfortable managing people, production, and documentation
Ability to work in an active yard environment
Bilingual English / Spanish - Highly Preferred
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required
Equipment operating experience preferred
Safety or compliance leadership experience strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
Frequent walking and standing in an outdoor yard environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Exposure to noise, dust, weather, and heavy equipment
Pay & Benefits
Competitive pay (based on experience) $28 - $40
Employer pays 100% of L&I rates
Paid Sick Leave (WA compliant - 1 hour per 40 worked)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supportive, team-focused work environment
Work Location
Bakerview Recycling Facility - Bellingham, WA
Active industrial recycling site with heavy equipment and yard traffic.
This is a day-shift, hands-on leadership position for someone who can manage people, production, and compliance while keeping operations moving safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production
Manage daily yard operations including receiving, sorting, processing, storage, and shipment of recyclable materials
Oversee material flow across multiple commodities to maximize efficiency, quality, and safety
Coordinate staffing, equipment usage, and workflow to meet production goals
Monitor production performance and make real-time operational adjustments
Maintain yard organization, cleanliness, and material containment standards
Leadership & Supervision
Directly supervise yard staff, sorters, and equipment operators
Assign work, set expectations, and enforce accountability
Coach and train employees to improve performance and skills
Address attendance, safety, and performance issues promptly and professionally
Safety & Compliance
Enforce company safety policies and OSHA/state regulations
Conduct safety inspections, observations, and incident follow-ups
Ensure safety training is completed, documented, and reinforced
Administrative & Facility Oversight
Complete required operational and compliance documentation
Track staffing needs and scheduling coverage
Support audits, reporting, and internal compliance processes
Coordinate equipment maintenance needs and report issues
Qualifications
Prior supervisory or leadership experience required
Experience in recycling, solid waste, manufacturing, or industrial operations preferred
Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
Comfortable managing people, production, and documentation
Ability to work in an active yard environment
Bilingual English / Spanish - Highly Preferred
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required
Equipment operating experience preferred
Safety or compliance leadership experience strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
Frequent walking and standing in an outdoor yard environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Exposure to noise, dust, weather, and heavy equipment
Pay & Benefits
Competitive pay (based on experience) $28 - $40
Employer pays 100% of L&I rates
Paid Sick Leave (WA compliant - 1 hour per 40 worked)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supportive, team-focused work environment
Work Location
Bakerview Recycling Facility - Bellingham, WA
Active industrial recycling site with heavy equipment and yard traffic.