Regional Area Manager

Covanta; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 150,500 - 215,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Reworld seeks a seasoned Material Processing Facility Regional Leader to oversee several regional facilities, driving safety, efficiency, and production targets while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost control.

You will lead a team of facility managers and operators, optimize operations, monitor KPIs, and partner with vendors to sustain material flow. This role requires travel up to 50% and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in material processing, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and safety procedures.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Financial acumen and experience in budget management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the region as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to multiple material processing facilities within the region, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies; promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and optimize material processing operations to meet production targets while maintaining quality and cost efficiency.
• Manage financial performance of facilities in the region, including budget development and cost control measures.
• Build, develop, and lead a team of facility managers, operators, and staff with necessary resources and training.
• Implement KPIs and regularly evaluate facility performance; identify improvements and take corrective actions.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure reliable material flow and services.
• Promote sustainability and environmentally responsible practices within facilities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers; address needs and ensure satisfaction.
• Generate and present periodic reports on facility performance and budget status to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Operations management

Budget management

Strategic direction

Team development

Communication

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

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.

About the role

Reworld is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Material Processing Facility Regional Leader to oversee the operations and performance of material processing facilities within a specified region. The Material Processing Facility Regional Leader will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and compliant processing of materials, the safety of our employees, and the achievement of production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Provide leadership and strategic direction to multiple material processing facilities within the region, ensuring the highest level of operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Safety and Compliance: Oversee safety protocols, compliance with environmental regulations, and adherence to all company policies and procedures. Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Production Management: Monitor and optimize material processing operations to ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality standards and cost‑effective processes.
• Budget and Financial Management: Manage the financial performance of the facilities in the region, including budget development and cost control measures.
• Team Management: Build, develop, and lead a team of facility managers, operators, and support staff, ensuring they have the necessary resources and training to excel in their roles.
• Performance Monitoring: Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly evaluate facility performance, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective actions.
• Vendor and Supplier Management: Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure a reliable flow of materials, parts, and services required for facility operations.
• Environmental Responsibility: Promote sustainability and environmentally responsible practices within the facilities.
• Customer Relations: Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, addressing their needs and ensuring satisfaction.
• Reporting: Generate and present periodic reports on facility performance, operational metrics, and budgetary status to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, business management) or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in material processing, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and safety procedures.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Financial acumen and experience in budget management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the region as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in waste management or energy‑from‑waste industries.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and process improvement methodologies.

Why Reworld

Reworld offers a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and more. As a global leader in sustainable waste management, Reworld provides opportunities for professional growth and development in a critical and rewarding industry.

If you are a results‑driven leader with a passion for sustainability and the desire to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for the Material Processing Facility Regional Leader position at Reworld.

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

Pay Transparency

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $150,500.00 - $215,100.00 USD per annum.

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. Reworld reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative 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.