Recycling Material Recovery Facility Manager

Max Populi; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental management company seeks a Recycling Material Recovery Facility Manager to oversee daily operations and staff in Cambridge, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing teams and budgets, with benefits including health coverage and a stock purchase plan.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

RRSP match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience leading a team of 4-5 salaried employees.
• Proven improvement in budget and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Material Recovery Facility.
• Supervise staff and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Monitor and minimize operational costs.

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 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.
• Ensure system performance at the highest level.
• Minimize handling and operational costs.
• Work to reduce truck turnaround time.
• Propose operational improvements regularly.
• Act as liaison for community relationships and customers.
• Oversee contractual obligations.
• Comply with company's Mission to Zero standards and regulations.
• Manage budget information and analyze data versus targets.
• Create a positive, team-oriented environment through employee development.
• Maintain cleanliness and property condition through inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Manage personnel needs, including hiring, coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct or participate in safety meetings.
• Provide training and presentations as needed.
• Submit reports timely.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage supervisory employees, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant experience.

Experience: 7 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred: Experience leading a team of 4-5 salaried employees, including managers and supervisors.

Benefits

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

Skills and Certifications

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

Ideal Candidate

• Proven improvement in budget, productivity, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to engage with people and build a culture.
• Long-term focus on growth and results.
• High visibility role requiring outside-the-box thinking and high accountability.
• Experience developing a team from scratch and creating a positive culture.

Must know how to manage KPIs and overall business performance.