Food And Beverage Operations Manager

Operations Manager, Food & Beverage Remote, US | Travel to customer sites as required enova is partnering with an established waste and resource recovery business investing in the growth of its food and beverage division. The business helps manufacturers manage complex waste streams, recover value from organic by-products, increase landfill diversion and improve operational performance. With specialist support across compliance, supplier partnerships, logistics and data analytics, it combines practical waste solutions with long-term customer relationships. The opportunity You will take ownership of a major food and beverage customer program across multiple manufacturing sites, leading the team responsible for delivering its waste, recycling and sustainability services. This role combines operational leadership with customer partnership. You will need to understand what happens on the manufacturing floor, build credibility with corporate stakeholders and turn performance data into practical improvements. You will join an established support structure, with the autonomy to lead the program, develop your team and expand services as the customer relationship grows. What you will do Lead and develop a team of Operations and Program Managers. Own the customer relationship, acting as the senior contact for program performance, reviews and escalations. Translate contracts and scopes of work into clear operational plans. Improve waste, recycling, organics and by-product programs across customer sites. Identify opportunities to optimize services, strengthen outlet solutions and deliver agreed cost savings. Manage budgets, track contractual KPIs and address performance gaps. Use accurate service, cost and diversion data to guide decisions and demonstrate results. Partner with compliance, supplier, logistics and commercial teams to deliver safe, reliable services. Support contract renewals and identify opportunities to grow the program. What you will bring At least five years of experience managing and developing teams. At least five years of relevant experience across total waste management, food and beverage manufacturing, or organic by-products. A strong understanding of food and beverage manufacturing environments and experience working with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The confidence to build trusted customer relationships and lead business conversations at corporate level. Commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, service performance and cost improvements. The ability to interpret data, present clear recommendations and follow through on delivery. Experience overseeing multiple sites or customer programs is preferred. A relevant bachelor’s degree is preferred. We welcome candidates from waste and environmental services who understand food and beverage customers, as well as manufacturing leaders with relevant waste, by-product and supplier management experience. Why join? Take ownership of a significant customer program with room to grow. Help shape an expanding food and beverage division within an established business. Lead with autonomy while supported by specialist teams. Deliver measurable improvements in cost, compliance and resource recovery. Work remotely within the US, with travel to build customer relationships and support site operations.