Recycling Operations District Manager

General Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Recycling Operations District Manager (RODM) reports directly to the Recycling Operations Regional General Manager (RORGM) or the Recycling Operations General Manager (ROGM) and has a primary focus on driving, guiding, and influencing the support mechanisms that streamline and coordinate the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of the assigned operations.

The RODM focuses specifically on overall Health & Safety and Environmental compliance; quality control; maintenance and accuracy of all material inventories; coordination of inter-yard transportation of materials; ensuring the facility’s volume quotas are being met by communicating with the Commercial Group; and Continuous Improvement for the facilities, administration, and management of Production and Maintenance employees.

This position operates within flexible parameters. The primary goal is to achieve excellence in all facets of facility and operations management, providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently to decrease accidents and errors and increase profits.

Competitive pay is offered along with medical, dental and vision plans for both the employee and dependents; a 401(k) with company match;
Flexible Time Off; and paid holidays.

• Supports overall H&S issues within the facility by working closely with the Regional Safety Engineer(s).
• Ensures Environmental compliance in accordance with company, federal and state policies by working closely with the Regional Environmental Manager.
• Monitors H&S programs administered by the H&S department.
• Instructs personnel on Corrective Action Plans following an incident or accident, in accordance with policy.
• Monitors H&S and Environmental Compliance for all assigned locations to report any deficiencies and/or issues to the General Manager, Regional General Manager, H&S Engineer(s), and/or Environmental Manager.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.

• Oversees operations and maintenance in all departments.
• Ensures that negotiated production levels are met and maintained for all departments.
• Forecasts monthly production with the General Manager, in conjunction with the Commercial group, to ensure facility goals are met.
• Spearheads Continuous Improvement for the facility.
• Reviews maintenance procedures and record keeping for all production equipment.
• Investigates, clarifies, validates, tests, and analyzes operational data for accuracy and validity.
• Assesses the effectiveness of transportation and other sub-contractors.

• Monitors equipment needs and availability for the facility.

• Maintains communication with facility and regional Commercial and Transportation Departments to ensure material purchase quotas are being met for the facilities and material is being transferred or shipped in a timely fashion.
• Maintains accurate material inventories in all facilities, complying with all internal and SOX controls, in conjunction with the regional financial group.
• Monitors assigned yard inventories.
• Ensures that reports of any off‑grade/off‑spec materials are discussed with the supervisor prior to shipment to eliminate quality consumer complaints, avoid downgrades, and prevent claims.
• Ensures all storage of finished goods is done in compliance with internal controls already set in place.
• Implements and maintains an effective, documented Quality Control program focusing on a strong relationship with Commercial and Sales departments.
• Works with internal and customer specs for materials.

• Operates facilities within established Operating and CAPEX budgets and makes recommendations on a yearly basis for Capital Expenditures considering equipment condition, environmental necessities, operational needs, ability to sustain business operations, and business growth.

• Monitors and maintains exempt and/or hourly staff at cost effective and competitive levels.
• Monitors supervisory practices for self and direct reports to ensure compliance with HR policies and union contracts, as applicable.
• Reviews performance of direct reports.
• Interviews prospective management and/or production employees.
• Works with Human Resources personnel to prepare job descriptions.

• Performs other special projects as needed or assigned.

Supports the Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better match the business.

Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

The Recycling Operations District Manager directly supervises Recycling Operations Facility…