Facility Manager

Reworld Projects, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Educational assistance

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Reworld Projects, LLC is seeking a Facility Manager to lead the Material Processing Facility team, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and optimized operational efficiency. You will work closely with the sales group to broker materials, align outcomes with revenue goals, and develop SOPs, training plans, and maintenance programs.

This role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge (OSHA, EPA, state/local rules), and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years related experience in the waste industry.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulations.
• Experience brokering materials and coordinating with sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs all facility operations to meet safety and environmental standards.
• Promotes EH&S culture and regulatory compliance across the team.
• Develops SOPs, training plans, and maintenance programs for facility equipment.
• Collaborates with sales to broker materials and align with revenue goals.
• Manages budgets, schedules, and performance reviews for staff.
• Reviews invoices, approves timesheets, and supports cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or 10 years experience

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we’re missing is you.

About the role

The Facility Manager (MPF) is responsible for leading a team of material processing professionals to ensure safety and environmental standards compliance while optimizing the facility's operational efficiency, reliability, and financial performance. Additionally, the Facility Manager will work closely with the sales team to facilitate and broker the materials produced from the Material Processing Facility (MPF), ensuring alignment with business objectives and revenue goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and directs all personnel and activities associated with safely operating the facility according to all applicable laws and approved policies and procedures.
• Promotes and supports a positive EH&S culture while ensuring all facility personnel comply with Reworld EH&S policies and applicable laws, regulations, and permits.
• Promotes open communication at all levels, encouraging facility personnel to contribute ideas, solutions, and issues freely.
• Actively listens to and acts based on employee communication.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with all customers, regulators, business leaders, managers, facility personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Works with facility personnel to develop goals and objectives on a routine basis and monitors progress toward the goals and objectives to assist in achieving personal, professional, and team success.
• Prepares performance reviews routinely to assist employees in achieving their and the team's goals.
• Reviews and promptly approves personnel requests for personal time off and follows approved policies and procedures.
• Reviews and approves personnel timesheets and overtime requests following approved policies and procedures.
• Prepares a training and qualification plan for all facility personnel and routinely monitors progress.
• Develops and administers a site Communications Plan detailing recurring meetings and events necessary to support open and frequent communication at all business levels.
• Delegates development and preparation of facility standard operating procedures (SOP) sufficient to safely and efficiently operate and maintain facility equipment in a format approved for use at the facility and following approved policies and procedures and the Reworld Quality Program.
• Reviews, audits, and approves all documentation necessary to successfully lead the facility departments, including logbooks, round sheets, shift summaries, CMMS reports, schedules, checklists, vendor reports, etc., to ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures.
• Oversees the development and implementation of a site maintenance program for all facility equipment, conducive to achieving the highest equipment reliability and lowest cost of operation possible.
• Oversees developing and maintaining a site spare parts inventory and compliance with purchasing and auditing guidelines in coordination with Sourcing leaders.
• Review department invoices before payment to compare them to purchase orders, GL Account coding, and payment terms according to approved policies and procedures.
• Manages all aspects of approved capital projects for the facility in the annual budget.
• Maximizes facility profitability and contributes to forecasting and analyzing financials, developing and monitoring budgets, and preparing explanations and reports of monthly, quarterly, and annual outcomes.
• Collaborates with the sales team to broker the sale of oil produced from the Material Processing Facility, ensuring seamless transactions, regulatory compliance, and alignment with company revenue objectives.
• Identifies potential buyers and market opportunities for oil sales, negotiates contracts, and ensures efficient delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Area Manager.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the job's essential functions. They are not to be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is a plus or ten (10) years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the waste industry.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Sound decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
• Previous experience brokering the sale of materials, water, and other goods is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, Waste Industry regulatory requirements, and EPA, state, and local regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of waste, hazardous waste, and wastewater treatment processes and programs.
• Working knowledge of professional accounting, financial, and tax concepts.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $108,900.00 - $155,600.00 USD per annum

Benefits

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

• Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match.
• Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.

For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affine Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

About the Company

Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on. Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste When you work with us, you’ll find a hard‑working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/