Senior, Plant Maintenance Manager

About the Job

This position is responsible for planning, directing and controlling the efforts of the Maintenance Department required to sustain the safe and efficient operation of multiple recycling equipment and facilities while ensuring exceptional engineering practices.

The facility is one of the most technologically advanced recycling operations in North America, featuring 90% automated processes, cutting‑edge optical sorting technology, and fully integrated systems that enable plant‑wide management through tablet‑based controls within a modern, state‑of‑the‑art environment.

• Manage and execute the preventative maintenance program and maintenance of equipment and facilities to effectively reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Direct leadership of the maintenance team and other staff, including contractors, consultants, and temporary employees.
• Develop, maintain and administer an organizational qualification to keep all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition.
• Coordinate maintenance tasks between operations, the maintenance team, and commercial vendors to minimize downtime.
• Perform plant inspections for safety, maintenance and process improvement opportunities; generate work requests from findings.
• Conduct weekly maintenance operations meetings to ensure all safety and mechanical issues are addressed in a timely manner. Perform safety‑related inspections and lead safety training for maintenance staff.
• Work with district/site management on cost studies for equipment and facilities to reduce operating costs. Consult departments regarding modifications of existing equipment and possible replacement of equipment to improve operations and maintenance.
• Analyze cost studies of proposals for new facilities and equipment aimed at reducing operating costs and make recommendations to the Plant Manager.
• Compile and analyze reports to plan and assign tasks to the maintenance team for upcoming PM inspections and work requests.
• Manage department financials, maintenance budget and spend. Control labor costs. Generate monthly financial reports for the site controller.
• Plan and provide an adequate supply; control spare parts and maintenance supplies. Order parts and supplies using the maintenance database and corporate purchasing program.
• Audit all completed work orders to ensure all parts, labor and commercial vendors are charged correctly to the unit.
• Build a good working relationship with all vendors to ensure materials, supplies and third‑party repairs are delivered and completed to WM standards.
• Attend and participate in all required financial, operation, safety and maintenance meetings.
• Handle hiring, ongoing staff development, performance reviews and employee coaching and discipline.
• Coordinate and oversee the efficient maintenance of all plant transportation equipment.
• Develop objectives and performance standards for projects within the maintenance department to meet departmental, divisional and corporate goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate/OSHA standards, performing all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree (accredited), or in lieu of a degree.
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• Four additional years of relevant work experience.
• Seven years of prior experience in engineering or maintenance of equipment and facilities (in addition to education 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.

The expected base pay range for this onsite position is $91,723 – $102,514. This range represents a good faith estimate for the 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.

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