Facility Manager

Reworld Waste•Alexandria, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Reworld is looking for a new Facility Manager for our Alexandria, VA site. We are looking for a leader skilled in developing teams, promoting safety and encouraging collaboration. Experience in Paper Mills, Power Plants and Chemical Manufacturing a plus. We welcome veterans and transitioning military.

Requirements

5- 10 years of progressive power plant or manufacturing experience, ideally with power generation and / or material handling.
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, project planning, cost control, and program management.
Experience in use of Six Sigma tools, with Lean, Black belt or Green belt certification preferred.
Proven track record of success in implementing HS&E programs and business initiatives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to influence others and interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.
Previous management experience in a specialty chemical plant or other industrial facilities with significant material handling, coal fired power plant or WTE environment
Proven leadership skills as a team player/builder and a driver of value-added results.
Strong internal and external communication and team-building skills.
Ability to recognize the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of others to get results and develop all levels of the organization
Experience in building (re-building) process/systems focused structure.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Paper Mills, Power Plants and Chemical Manufacturing a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations at the site.
Oversee and promote effective Health, Safety, and Environmental programs and practices.
Coordinates all outages and maintenance planning including utilizing regional and corporate resources when necessary to maximize effectiveness.
Lead site operations to consistently meet or exceed business objectives and Annual Operating Plan targets.
Maintain cost effectiveness through aggressive productivity and asset management.
Develop long term maintenance, staffing, operational and budgetary plans
Develop and execute strategy for the site to increase operational discipline/accountability, productivity, quality, reliability, employee engagement/retention.
Champion use of Six Sigma/Lean tools in driving plant improvement to develop and implement strategic initiatives relative to inventory, capacity utilization, and growth opportunities to deliver business results and drive maturity beyond current level.
Represent Reworld in local government, community, and industry groups.
Develop relationships to improve performance with key Clients.
Build positive working relationships within the global organization and serve as point-of-contact for broader Company initiatives.
Improve and develop organization capabilities through effective performance management and planning/utilization of human and capital resources.
Drive cultural change, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.
Develop and maintain effective site leadership team.
Motivate the team to encourage personal and professional growth by setting goals and objectives for all functional areas of the plant.
Champion programs to address employee satisfaction, employee training, communications, technology transfer, process improvement and departmental structure to support operating and strategic goals.