Division Manager - MRF

Casella Waste Systems•Halfmoon, NY

About The Position

The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Division Manager manages the day-to-day operations of an industrial processing facility and ensures the safety, quality, productivity, and profitability of designated Casella Resource Solutions Recycling Operations. The position oversees facility safety and housekeeping, quality control and customer audits, finished-product and moisture testing, budgeting and cost management, preventative maintenance, and team leadership. The role is bonus-eligible, with a hiring range of $103,000–$136,000 annually, based on performance. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction for any employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of responsible leadership experience in management or supervisory roles.
3–5 years of experience in an operational environment.
Legal eligibility to work in the United States; work authorization is required, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel quarterly.
Solid understanding of the recycling industry.
Knowledge of a safe work environment.
Strong knowledge of planning, processing, and manufacturing.
Ability to select and develop a team.
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with ability to coach and develop employees.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices.
Positive, team-oriented, strong work ethic, highly organized, and results-oriented, with ability to see the larger picture while focusing on details.

Nice To Haves

Safety training certifications.
Process improvement certifications.
Specialized training in managing human resources.

Responsibilities

Monitor the physical and cultural safety environment, document deficiencies, and commit to corrective actions.
Investigate accidents and injuries to help manage active workers’ compensation claims, OSHA citations and abatements, and DOT investigations as necessary.
Manage cleanliness and all aspects of housekeeping to ensure the facility meets established expectations.
Establish an internal quality control team or system to analyze inbound, outbound, and moisture characteristics of material mix, provide meaningful customer feedback, and maintain appropriate quality standards.
Communicate audit results to designated customers, conduct regular inbound customer audits, and assist customers with corrective actions as needed.
Oversee finished-product audits to ensure the company meets acceptable mill specifications for each commodity.
Oversee daily moisture testing of News, Mix Paper, and OCC grades; document and share results with the Commodity Marketing Team and take corrective action as necessary.
Establish variable costs and budgetary guidelines, set expectations, and analyze operations and activities to meet objectives.
Continuously improve the preventative maintenance program to ensure maintenance meets established standards and supports a safe, efficient operation.
Lead team members through effective communication, clear goals and objectives, coaching, and access to training and development opportunities.
Participate in training and learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services.
Perform other duties needed to support the company’s vision, mission, and core values.
Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.