Area Manager, Recycling Operations

WM•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will manage the productivity, financial, and overall performance of multiple recycling operating units. The Area Manager ensures Operating Units meet and/or exceed annual objectives and successfully implement organizational initiatives. This position requires a blend of office and plant/field work, involving standard office equipment and regular site visits to monitor performance and engage with teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Industrial Engineering or similar area of study or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

10+ years previous work experience (in addition to education requirements).

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of the Area’s recycling operating plans, consistent with the accomplishment of long-range established objectives which will enhance effectiveness and delineate responsibilities and authority.
Reviews and evaluates the area recycling operations performance on a continuing basis and establishes proper measures of performance.
Counsels managers as to the execution of programs, processes or initiatives, and when necessary, provides direction for modification in work plans or implementation of contingency plans.
Assists in the development of operating unit budget in a timely manner, forecasting financial and human resource needs for future time periods.
Assists managers in budget optimization; provides budget compliance support.
Oversees human resource needs of the department, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Ensures recycling operations have the necessary resources required to operate the plants in the safest, most efficient and effective manner possible.
Facilitates regularly scheduled Profit and Loss (P&L) reviews, and executes prescribed action plans or programs to continuously improve equipment/facility utilization, equipment maintenance, labor and material costs.
Conducts regular cost of goods sold (COGS) reviews to ensure the plants maintain or improve their gross margin spread as COGS fluctuate.
Implements and maintains programs to improve safety, productivity, and profitability of the Area; Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)/Department of Transportation (DOT) and other Federal, State, and local regulations.
Conducts regular site safety reviews with plant managers/supervisors.
Visits sites periodically to monitor and evaluate site performance and conditions and engage with the site team.
Partners with commodity sales team to ensure we are meeting mill standards and marketing materials to demand the highest price possible.
Partners with SMB, PSS and 3rd party sales to review RFP’s, bid and other growth opportunities.
Facilitates and coordinates capital planning for the area recycling business.
Engages with and partners with engineering when needed.
Participates in pertinent industry associations.
Monitors regulatory and political changes that may impact the recycling business in our area.