Recycling Plant Manager

WM•Cleveland, OH

7d•Onsite

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. This role is responsible for the smooth operation of the site, including gatehouse, sorting, and loading, while minimizing handling and operational costs. The manager will continually work to reduce turnaround time for trucks, propose operational improvements, and act as a liaison for community relationships. Compliance with WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations for safe and efficient operations is essential. The position involves budget submission and analysis, fostering a positive team environment through employee development and motivation, and ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of the MRF property. The manager will oversee personnel needs, including selection, coaching, training, and performance evaluation, and provide input on termination, compensation, and promotion decisions. Conducting safety meetings, providing training, and submitting reports in a timely manner are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in a plant/factory type setting.

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 WM’s 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.