Plant Manager, Materials Recycling Facility

Job Summary

The Plant Manager, Material Recovery Facility (MRF) ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned MRF while maintaining cost management. The successful candidate is a visible, hands‑on leader who thrives under pressure, makes sound real‑time decisions, and drives a strong culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
• Ensures smooth operation of site, including gatehouse, sorting, and loading.
• Ensures system is performing at highest level and minimizes handling and operational costs.
• Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site and regularly proposes means of operational improvement.
• Acts as a liaison for community relationships and customers, where necessary.
• Oversees and manages the company's contractual obligations.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to the company's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Submits reasonable budget information, analyzes data versus year-to-date 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.
• Identifies and eliminates waste to improve flow, reduce downtime, and optimize labor and equipment utilization.
• Leads problem‑solving initiatives using structured methodologies and drives a culture of continuous improvement with measurable results.
• Conducts and/or attends periodic safety meetings and provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

• Direct supervision of 4-5 full‑time employees.
• Indirect supervision of approximately 40-45 full‑time employees.
• Builds, coaches, and develops supervisors and frontline teams; sets clear expectations and holds teams accountable for performance and behavior; fosters a positive, engaged, and high‑performing work environment; motivates teams during high‑pressure situations while maintaining focus and discipline.
• Oversees personnel needs including selecting, coaching, training employees, and evaluating performance; provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Preferred: Experience leading a team of 4-5 salaried employees including managers and supervisors.

Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.

• 7 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and influence teams.
• Calm and decisive under pressure, with strong problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Data‑driven mindset with strong analytical capabilities.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and integrity.

• Normal setting for this job is:
  Plant (Material Recovery Facility).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.