Materials Recovery Facility Manager

I. Job Summary

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and maintains cost management within the A-1 MRF.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures smooth operation of site, including gatehouse, sorting, loading.
• Minimizes handling and operational costs.
• Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
• Regularly proposes means of operational improvement.
• Acts as a liaison, where necessary, for community relationships.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Submits reasonable budget information and analyzes data versus year-to-date data 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.
• Oversees personnel needs of the MRF including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Industrial Engineering, or similar area of study or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements).

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.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

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.

V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

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