Plant Manager, Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

Guidance Groove; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking a Plant Manager for their Material Recovery Facility in Cambridge. The successful candidate will oversee operations, manage a team, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong leadership skills and a proven track record in manufacturing and financial management.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, recycling, or related operations.
• Demonstrated success in Lean/CI methodologies.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead large teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily MRF operations, ensuring environmental safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Manage direct reports (4–5 supervisors) and indirectly lead a workforce of 40–45 full-time staff.
• Control costs and drive continuous improvement to meet or exceed budget targets.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Team Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Environmental Safety

Leadership

Manufacturing

Management

KPI Management

P&L Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Position: Plant Manager, Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

Job #: 83346924

Location: 2194 Dumfries Rd, Cambridge, ON N1R 5S3, Canada

Base Salary: CAD 120,000 – 125,000

Industry: Environmental Services & Equipment

Category: Manufacturing – Plant Management

Company Overview

We operate cutting-edge Material Recovery Facilities under construction in the Cambridge area. These state-of-the-art plants process recyclables and recover valuable materials while maintaining the highest environmental and safety standards.

► Watch our facility video: https://youtu.be/w-q7uH8K9cU

Ideal Candidate

• Proven P&L owner with a track record of delivering 2–3% year-over-year budget improvements.
• Highly visible leader comfortable with frequent plant tours and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Experience building and molding high-performance teams and establishing a strong, continuous-improvement culture.
• KPI-driven mindset with exceptional business acumen and “think-outside-the-box” problem-solving.
  
  

Job Summary

As Manager III, Material Recovery Facility, you will:

• Oversee daily MRF operations, ensuring environmental safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Manage direct reports (4–5 supervisors) and indirectly lead a workforce of 40–45 full-time staff.
• Control costs and drive continuous improvement to meet or exceed budget targets.
• Serve as the visible face of the plant for visitors, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership:
• Direct plant operations to meet production, quality, and safety targets
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Financial Management:
• Own the P&L, drive cost-savings projects, and deliver 2–3% annual budget improvements
• Monitor KPIs and report performance to Area Leadership and U.S. executive team
• Team Development & Culture:
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team from the ground up
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Host plant tours and briefings for internal and external visitors
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Safety, and Environmental teams to ensure compliance
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field — or 4 years of equivalent experience
• 7 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, recycling, or related operations
• Demonstrated success in Lean/CI methodologies
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead large teams
• Strong financial acumen, P&L ownership, and KPI management
  
  

Skills: continuous improvement,team development,stakeholder engagement,budget improvement,lean manufacturing,environmental safety,leadership,manufacturing,management,kpi management,p&l management