Head of Operations

ABOUT WASTED*

wasted* is developing circular sanitation infrastructure that transforms human waste into safe and effective fertilizer.

We’re starting by transforming the archaic portable sanitation industry (market size $17B) to make it better for users, operators, and the planet.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

wasted* is seeking an operations and logistics leader to join the team as they build out the wasted*blueprint: a full-stack portable sanitation platform of toilet deployment, efficient servicing, tech-enabled logistics, sustainable processing, and customer support.

The Head of Operations will lead the development of a streamlined operating blueprint – transforming and modernizing existing portable sanitation operations – to inform growth strategy and scale-up into new markets, and lead the implementation of this blueprint in new markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play a lead role in creating and executing the long-term technical asset management and logistics/operations strategy for wasted* full-stack, circular sanitation ecosystem.
• Collaborate with the executive team to refine business plan, development strategy, and new market expansion.
• Collaborate with the executive team in launching and optimizing revenue-generating projects.
• Originate and report key performance indicators monthly to the broader management team.
• Manage relationships with project operator(s), OEM(s), and O&M provider(s).
• Cultivate new relationships in the operations and asset management space.
• Work with regulatory and policy experts to understand and roll out ISO or utility modifications that would implicate technical or commercial operations.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5-10 years experience in logistics optimization, last mile delivery, waste management/services/hauling, transportation mobility, or a similar field. 
• Experience in centralized operations control and field deployments.
• Familiarity with field operations, service and maintenance is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in management of availability, performance and reliability of waste servicing vehicles/fleets and route planning/management
• Customer focused personality, comfortable using critical reasoning and judgment to make good decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a demonstrated proactive work ethic. As part of a lean and dynamic team, the candidate must be able to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities.

COMPENSATION & LOCATION

• Job Type: Full-time, Remote or In-Person (Boston or Burlington, VT) 
• Salary: Base salary and incentive plan that is commensurate with experience
• Benefits: wasted* offers an attractive benefit package with health care / dental / vision, 401k matching, and other health and wellness benefits
• wasted* is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.