Plant Manager, Recycling

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Capitol Heights, MD

14d•$92,000 - $107,910•Hybrid

About The Position

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned MRF, and maintains cost management within the MRF.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Industrial Engineering, or similar area of study or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
Experience: Seven (7) years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;
Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;
Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
Normal setting for this job is: office setting and in the Plant

Responsibilities

Ensures smooth operation of site, including: gatehouse, sorting, loading.
Minimizes handling and operational costs.
Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
Regularly proposes means of operational improvement.
Acts as a liaison, where necessary, for community relationships.
Complies with and ensures adherence to Waste Managements Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
Submits reasonable budget information and analyzes data versus year-to-date data and prior year budget.
Assists in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the MRF through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Oversees personnel needs of the MRF including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings.
Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.