Multi-Site Recycling Operations Lead

Qcells Georgia, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EcoRecycle in Cartersville, GA seeks a Recycling Operations Manager to supervise and coordinate recycling and waste management across the CTV and DLT facilities. You will act as a liaison between the EcoRecycle Team Lead and site personnel, driving improvement initiatives and standardizing practices.

The role focuses on operational improvement, waste cost reduction, vendor management, and performance reporting across two sites, with site coordination and some travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, plant operations, recycling, waste management, logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Strong cross-functional communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor recycling operations and key issues at CTV and DLT.
• Coordinate activities between the EcoRecycle Team Lead and recycling personnel at each facility.
• Support operational and administrative activities of the recycling teams at each site.
• Track common action items, operational issues, and improvement initiatives across CTV and DLT.
• Support standardization of recycling processes and operating practices between the two facilities.
• Conduct regular reviews of recycling operations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify and improve processes related to waste collection, storage, internal transportation, handling, and shipment.
• Analyze root causes of operational issues and develop improvement plans.
• Coordinate with site personnel and departments to implement improvement initiatives.
• Manage owners, schedules, action items, and progress for improvement projects.
• Follow up after implementation to verify effectiveness and sustainable application in the field.
• Share best practices between CTV and DLT and support process standardization.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve safety, environmental performance, operational efficiency, and productivity.
• Coordinate with Production, EHS, Logistics, Equipment/Maintenance, Purchasing, Finance, and other departments.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions and resolution of issues.
• Coordinate stakeholders when new processes are introduced or changed.
• Track cross-functional action items and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
• Review newly generated waste, by-products, and recyclable materials from production and plant operations.
• Coordinate with EHS and relevant departments to determine storage, handling, transportation, recycling, and disposal methods.
• Evaluate opportunities for recycling, reuse, or recovery of newly generated materials.
• Develop collection and handling processes for new waste and recyclable items.
• Monitor operational issues and performance after implementation.
• Identify and evaluate new waste disposal and recycling vendors.
• Compare vendor capabilities, pricing, service conditions, and operational requirements.
• Support bidding, vendor selection, contract coordination, and onboarding.
• Monitor existing vendors for pricing, service quality, operational performance, and compliance.
• Diversify vendors where appropriate to reduce disposal costs and risk.
• Analyze waste disposal costs and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Reduce disposal volume and cost by expanding recycling opportunities.
• Identify new buyers and sales channels for recyclable materials.
• Compare market pricing and vendor offers to improve sales value.
• Support bidding and negotiations to improve selling prices and terms.
• Track cost savings and revenue from improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate shipment schedules for recyclable and valuable materials.
• Support domestic shipments and international export activities.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Trade & Customs Compliance, vendors, carriers, and other parties.
• Prepare, collect, and maintain shipment and export documentation.
• Coordinate pickup schedules with vendors and transportation providers.
• Track shipment status and issues.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

EcoRecycle in Cartersville, GA seeks a Recycling Operations Manager to supervise and coordinate recycling and waste management across the CTV and DLT facilities. You will act as a liaison between the EcoRecycle Team Lead and site personnel, driving improvement initiatives and standardizing practices.

The role focuses on operational improvement, waste cost reduction, vendor management, and performance reporting across two sites, with site coordination and some travel as needed.