Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Operational Coordinator to manage a Waste Treatment Center, ensuring efficient, safe, and service- and productivity-aligned operations.
Key Highlights:
1. Function with direct impact on operational efficiency
2. Cross-functional contact with different organizational areas
3. Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement
**Operational Coordinator – Waste Treatment Center – Palmela (M/F)**
Blueotter is looking for an **Operational Coordinator** to ensure daily management of a Waste Treatment Center, guaranteeing efficient, safe, and service- and productivity-aligned operations.
**The Challenge**
* Plan and monitor daily operations, balancing waste intake, sorting, packaging, and dispatch;
* Coordinate the operational team, assign priorities, and supervise execution;
* Manage resources and constraints, adjusting the operational plan as needed;
* Ensure sorting quality and compliance with operational, safety, and dispatch procedures;
* Monitor equipment availability and coordinate maintenance requirements;
* Track volume, productivity, safety, and quality indicators;
* Identify improvements and ensure reliable operational reporting to support decision-making.
**The Profile We Seek**
* Secondary education (12th grade) or relevant higher education in Environmental Science, Logistics, Engineering, or Industrial/Operations Management;
* 3–5 years of experience in operational, industrial, logistics, or production environments;
* Experience coordinating or supervising teams;
* Planning, organization, and priority management skills;
* Proficiency in analyzing KPIs and strong Excel knowledge;
* Problem-solving ability, decision-making capability, and hands-on leadership.
Experience in **waste management, sorting, storage, dispatch, or similar operations** will be considered an advantage.
**Who Will Succeed in This Role?**
A professional who is present on-site, capable of organizing teams, anticipating problems, responding to unforeseen events, and maintaining operational control in a demanding and dynamic environment.
**What We Offer**
A role with direct impact on operational efficiency, cross-functional contact with different organizational areas, and an opportunity to contribute to the unit’s continuous improvement.
Competitive salary package including a company vehicle.
**If you seek a challenge where leadership, organization, and decision-making truly make a difference, this opportunity may be right for you.**