Area Manager, Recycling Operations

Preferred Skills, Experience and License:

Experience leading multiple recycling or manufacturing sites/facilities, diverse team leadership experience, P&L management experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Valid driver's license.

Travel: 50% or more, as needed, throughout New England / Upstate New York market area.

Hybrid: Opportunity to work from home, on average, one day per week, (typically, Friday), as business permits.

I. Job Summary

Manages the productivity, financial and overall performance of multiple recycling operating units. Ensures Operating Units meet and/or exceed annual objectives and successfully implements organizational initiatives. Collaborates with various functional and MRF managers to identify, evaluate and coordinate operations improvements and replicate best practices across recycling facilities in the market area.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide operations support to material recycling facilities (MRFs) in the Market Area

• Work closely with Operations Director and MRF managers to identify operational challenges and implement best practices for improvement

• Partners with Managers to analyze Productivity performance, develop and implement continuous improvement plans.

• Work directly EH&S and MRF Managers to ensure safe operations across all recycling facilities

• Promotes MA, BU, Site, and LOB benchmarks, assisting Managers in labor management planning (LMT).

• Coordinates and coaches Operating Standards Guidelines (OSG) processes.

• Partners with others (Pricing, Sales etc.) to analyze pricing & customer profitability, coordinating appropriate corrective actions.

• Introduces and coaches fundamentals of Business Improvement Program (BIP), evaluating current operating processes and assisting with priority process improvements.

• Facilitates budget planning; analyzing year-to-date data versus prior year and budget.

• Completes Economic Justification Models to support capital improvements.

• Supports Standard Operating Procedures for recycling operations.

• Works directly with facility management to conduct periodic operational and financial reviews; including maintenance, labor, and revenue.

• All other duties as assigned.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited)

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience

• 7 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years as an Industrial Engineer or Project Manager in a manufacturing environment and/or 3 years in Operations, District Management, or related industry

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.? Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $115,000 - $150,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran