Recycling Plant Manager

WM; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

401(k) match

Paid vacation, holidays and personal

Job summary

WM is seeking a site Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the MRF, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost control. You will manage gatehouse, sorting, loading, and drive continuous improvements to reduce truck turnaround times.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with leadership experience preferred. Office-based with site oversight and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements).

Responsibilities

• Ensures smooth operation of site, including gatehouse, sorting, loading.
• Minimizes handling and operational costs.
• Reduces truck turnaround time at site.
• Proposes operational improvements regularly.
• Acts as liaison for community relationships.
• Adheres to WM's Mission to Zero standards and regulations.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned MRF, and maintains cost management within the MRF.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures smooth operation of site, including: gatehouse, sorting, loading.
• Minimizes handling and operational costs.
• Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
• Regularly proposes means of operational improvement.
• Acts as a liaison, where necessary, for community relationships.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Submits reasonable budget information and analyzes data versus year-to-date data and prior year budget.
• Assists in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the MRF through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
• Oversees personnel needs of the MRF including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Industrial Engineering, or similar area of study or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a plant/factory type setting.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Benefits

• Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.