Recycling Material Recovery Facility Manager

Ives & Associates; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Recycling Material Recovery Facility Manager to oversee operations and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. The role involves managing staff, optimizing processes, and maintaining cost controls while fostering a positive work environment and community relations.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

RRSP matching

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience leading a team of 4-5 salaried employees.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily activities, including material handling, sorting, and processing.
• Ensuring adherence to safety regulations and industry standards.
• Overseeing maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Building a team from the ground up

P&L oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant 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 MRF.

• 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 facilities.
• 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

• Performing essential duties satisfactorily; other minor duties may be assigned.
• Ensuring smooth operation of site, including gatehouse, sorting, and loading.
• Maintaining system performance at the highest level.
• Minimizing handling and operational costs.
• Reducing turnaround time for trucks in and out of the site.
• Proposing operational improvements regularly.
• Acting as liaison for community relationships and customers.
• Overseeing and managing contractual obligations.
• Ensuring adherence to the company's Mission to Zero standards and regulations for safe and efficient operations.
• Submitting budget information and analyzing data against targets.
• Fostering a positive, team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
• Ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of the MRF through inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Managing personnel needs, including hiring, coaching, training, and performance evaluation.
• Conducting or participating in safety meetings.
• Providing training and presentations professionally.
• Updating and submitting reports timely.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The highest supervisory skills involve managing supervisory employees, including managers and supervisors.

Qualifications and Education :

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred), or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant experience.
• 7 years of relevant work experience, in addition to educational requirements.
• 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 matching, 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 efficiency (minimum 2-3% year-over-year), productivity, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to engage with people, build culture, and demonstrate transparency and flexibility.
• Experience developing a team from scratch, creating a positive culture, and high visibility with accountability from leadership.

Must know how to manage the business and KPIs.