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Edward Wuster

Fort Myers

Summary

Experienced with current C&D transfer station operations management, focusing on process optimization and efficiency.

Successful at maintaining smooth, efficient, and compliance with C&D transfer station operations. Knowledgeable about safety and security protocols. Disciplined professional with uncompromising integrity.

Started my career in 2007 with a primitive sort line and achieved a remarkable increase in recycling efficiency from 23% to over 50%, while safely fostering a culture of compliance and accountability among team members.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

USA MULCH LLC
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Supervised maintenance on heavy equipment such as front end loaders, excavators and mobile mulch grinders.

Operations Manager

Southwest Waste Services
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Operated C&D Transfer Station
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics on newly installed Sherbrook Sort Line.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.

Operations Manager

Go Pro Disposal
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Operated C&D Transfer Station
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability, upgrading recycling efficiency with several screeners .

Operations Manager

Waste Connections Inc.
06.2016 - 02.2019
  • Operated C&D Transfer Station.
  • Spearheaded all personnel within and or outside of the company to adhere to the credence of participating in the safety culture with a healthy uplifting demeanor.
  • Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.

Operations Manager

Progressive Waste Solutions
07.2010 - 06.2016

Operated C&D Transfer Station

  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Hiring Manager. Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Operations Manager

Go Pro Disposal Inc.
06.2007 - 07.2010
  • Operated C&D Transfer Station
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and sort line.
  • Handled staff training initiatives.
  • Inherited a sort line with an ongoing monthly recycling percentage of 23% . I and my team increased it to 50% and above to meet the newly minimum requirement of Lee County Ordinance 07-25 implemented in September 2007.

Education

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

ENGINE CITY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
901 Hadley Rd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

GED -

Mckee Vocational And Technical
Staten Island, NY
06-1983

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Staff supervision
  • Compliance reporting

Timeline

Operations Manager

USA MULCH LLC
04.2024 - 08.2025

Operations Manager

Southwest Waste Services
01.2022 - 03.2024

Operations Manager

Go Pro Disposal
02.2019 - 01.2022

Operations Manager

Waste Connections Inc.
06.2016 - 02.2019

Operations Manager

Progressive Waste Solutions
07.2010 - 06.2016

Operations Manager

Go Pro Disposal Inc.
06.2007 - 07.2010

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

ENGINE CITY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

GED -

Mckee Vocational And Technical
Edward Wuster