Regional Pallet Manager Recycling Services

Radius Recycling • Chicago, IL

1d • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Regional Pallet Manager (RPM) for Reverse Logistics will report to the Director of Operations (DO). The RPM is responsible for management and oversight of the Total Pallet Management (TPM) program across multiple sites in a region. This involves a deep understanding of the local pallet and labor markets to ensure maximum commodity revenues and appropriate outlets. This individual will serve as a key player through demonstrating his/her operational and business acumen in the research, onsite evaluation, analysis, planning, and implementation of critical TPM initiatives. This position will require a high level of travel. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of services related to offering fully comprehensive TPM programs for the Company Suppliers for their returned pallet trailers. Continuous process analysis and improvement is required to ensure maximum efficient processes, as well as ensuring up-time for grinding/processing equipment in the TPM supply channel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 8 - 10 years’ in TPM and the broader pallet industry.
• Well versed in nationwide pallet pricing and provider network.
• 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• P&L responsibility experience required.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint computer skills required.
• Ability to present information effectively and communicate at a high level in response to questions or inquiries from groups of managers, customers, and potential clients.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license to allow travel to various TPM locations
• Requires willingness and ability to travel. Up to 100% travel required.
• Must possess general knowledge of federal, state and local statutes governing HR practices.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of both internal and external attained knowledge.
• Able to: sit, stand, or walk for up to 12 hours per day; bend, crouch; climb, balance, push/pull, lift or carry up to 50 - 75 pounds; Visual acuity for close inspection of documents and computer screens.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for candidates located in a geographic area near the assigned region.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all operational oversight and development associated with each TPM location within an assigned region.
• Oversees multiple 3 rd party TPM locations and has P&L oversight for those sites within his/her region.
• Must be able to analyze performance and efficiencies of the operation of sites within region, create and implement action plans, and partner with onsite leaders to drive improvement of site, as needed.
• Must be able to give guidance and direction to both 3 rd party managers and customer leadership within assigned region.
• Must be a problem solver and overcome frequent obstacles.
• Acts as a mentor and subject matter expert to 3 rd party managers within assigned region.
• Follows all Radius Recycling and property owner EHS protocol and policies. Also, ensure that onsite contractors comply with these procedures.
• Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.
• Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager