Recycling jobs in Germany

Social network you want to login/join with:

Grodan is looking to expand its recycling services in Central Europe, Southern Europe and Asia and for this reason we are looking for a resourceful Recycling Manager to service these markets. In this challenging position you are responsible for developing cost effective recycling services together with regional service providers. You will oversee recycling operations and ensure compliance with local, national, and international environmental regulations as well as enhance sustainability efforts across the company. You will be a critical part of the GRODAN’s producer responsibility.

You can work out of your home office in Central Europe, or out of our Headquarters in The Netherlands.
Do you have experience in waste management and recycling of used materials with an international perspective? Check out this new opportunity!

What are you going to do?
You will maximize our reclamation and recycling capability across your designated regions together with partners and suppliers, whilst driving the required improvements with key stakeholders.
• Set-up new collection and treatment services in new markets together with third parties.
• Ensure the operational continuity of existing recycling solutions.
• Develop new recycling options together with third parties.
• Meet the business and financial targets of our services.
• Expand, continuously improve and lower costs of existing services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulations in our various markets as they pertain to waste management.
• Work cohesively with our waste management team, responsible for other regions, supporting each other and sharing best practices.
• Support of our marketing, sales and product development teams on waste management and recycling related issues.
• Contribute to key multidisciplinary projects , requiring cross functional cooperation to deliver project goals.

Where are you going to work?
You will join a team that values sustainability and proactive environmental stewardship. We are committed to integrating these core values across our products’ lifecycle. As our new Recycling Manager you can work out of your home office in Central Europe or out of our headquarters in the Netherlands. You will be a member of Grodan’s Applications and Development department, responsible for the development of new growing media products and waste management services. Grodan’s headquarters are located in Roermond, the Netherlands, but due to the international character of the job work out of home-office is possible, and significant travel is expected.

Grodan was foundational in the development of sustainable horticulture by enabling crop cultivation on Rockwool. We have been at the forefront of innovation in this field since the early 1970’s, and as market leader we enable our customers to grow in the most efficient and sustainable way possible. By using our products and services, our customers use less valuable resources such as water, space and nutrients, while at the same time maximizing productivity.

What do we ask?
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with a strong background in the development and operation of recycling services. A degree in Environmental Science, or a closely related field, and professional certifications and experience in waste management are required.
• Minimum Bachelor degree with acquired expertise in waste management and secondary raw materials;
• At least 5 years’ experience in waste management and recycling, with a proven track record of leadership in a dynamic and regulatory-driven industry;
• The sensitivity and ability to adapt to the different business cultures abroad;
• Excellent English language skills (business level); Polish is a pre.
• Ability to liaise with distributors, customers (internal and external) and other stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for developing creative solutions to complex recycling challenges. Strong communication and commercial acumen are essential for effective stakeholder engagement. Success in this role will be measured by the implementation and effectiveness of recycling programs, significant diversion to recycling solutions, and demonstrable cost efficiencies achieved.

What do we offer?
Besides a good salary and bonus scheme, we offer attractive fringe benefits such as a collective pension scheme, holiday pay and a 13th month within an innovative sustainable organisation. A healthy work-life balance is important to us, in fact we encourage this by offering a discount on your fitness subscription. In addition to 25 regular holidays, you will build up an additional 26 paid-leave days which means there is plenty of time for relaxation alongside work. Grodan guarantees a good working atmosphere with an active staff association and plenty of opportunities for growth.

This is how you can apply
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We look forward to receiving your application! Please respond via the application button and we will be happy to engage with you. We will reply to your application as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact our recruitment manager Dave Coppen directly on +31 6 15 62 01 30 or email