Recycling Plant Manager

WM
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2023 CLOSED ON 6/1/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycling Plant Manager position at WM?

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

About the Role
As a Recycling Plant Manager, you'll ensure the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned MRF, and maintains cost management within the MRF. You'll have 3 direct reports and up to 125 indirect reports across 2 shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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, 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.

What does it take to be a Recycling Plant Manager?
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience

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

  • Experience: 7 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Normal setting for this job is: office setting.

About our Benefits
At WM, each eligible salaried employee receives a competitive total compensation package including:

  • Industry leading health insurance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401(K) company match
  • Life Insurance
  • 100% Paid Tuition, Books, & Fees for 135 education programs for you and your family
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Employee Discount Programs


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