Recycling Material Recovery Facility Manager

Integra Personnel; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recycling seeks a Recycling Material Recovery Facility Manager to oversee operations and ensure environmental safety. The ideal candidate will possess extensive management experience, excellent people skills, and a strong focus on continual improvement, managing a team effectively while driving budgetary success and operational excellence.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

RRSP match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of 4-5 salaried employees.
• Proven improvement in budget performance (2-3% annually).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Material Recovery Facility.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and industry standards.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment and the facility.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

P&L oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience

7 years of relevant work experience

Job description

Recycling Material Recovery Facility Manager

C$120,000 to C$125,000

The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Manager ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned MRF and maintaining cost management within the facility.

• Direct supervision of 4-5 full-time employees.
• Indirect supervision of approximately 40-45 full-time employees.

Key Responsibilities of an MRF Manager :

• Operations Management: Managing daily activities, including material handling, sorting, and processing.
• Staff Supervision: Hiring, training, and supervising employees involved in MRF operations.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring adherence to safety regulations and industry standards.
• Maintenance and Repairs: Overseeing maintenance and repair of equipment and the facility.
• Cost Management: Monitoring and minimizing operational costs.
• Quality Control: Ensuring the quality of recycled materials before shipment.
• Workflow Analysis: Analyzing workflows to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
• Budget Management: Developing and managing the MRF budget.
• Community Relations: Acting as a liaison with community stakeholders.
• Training and Development: Providing training and development opportunities for employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the site, including gatehouse, sorting, and loading.
• Maintain high system performance levels.
• Minimize handling and operational costs.
• Reduce truck turnaround times.
• Propose operational improvements.
• Manage community and customer relationships.
• Oversee contractual obligations.
• Adhere to the company's Mission to Zero standards and regulations.
• Prepare and analyze budget data.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and property condition through inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Manage personnel needs, including hiring, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Participate in safety meetings and provide training.
• Submit required reports timely.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage supervisory employees, including managers and supervisors.

Qualifications Education :

• Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience: 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred: Experience leading a team of 4-5 salaried employees, including managers and supervisors.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP match, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

Skills and Certifications

• Lean Manufacturing
• Building a team from the ground up
• P&L oversight

Ideal Candidate

• Proven improvement in budget performance (2-3% annually), productivity, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to engage with people, build culture, and lead long-term growth.
• High visibility role requiring outside-the-box thinking, high accountability, and leadership in team development and culture creation.