Plant General Manager jobs in Denver, CO

Company Background and Job Summary

Federal Recycling is a leading independent recycling company with 100 years' experience helping customers recycle their waste and build profitable, sustainable operations. We seek talented individuals to come be part of Where Green is Going as we deliver the most innovative, forward-thinking recycling and waste management solutions, enabling our customers to become leaders in green in their industries.

We are seeking an experienced General Manager who can manage all aspects of a recycling plant. The General Manager will be responsible for all aspects of production, sales, accounting, customer service, growth, and budgeting as it relates to the Denver recycling facility. The candidate should be highly focused on maximizing profitability and growth and be able to lead a variety of personnel from production to sales to office staff. Position is in Denver, CO. Travel outside of the local Denver, CO area is minimal.

Responsibilities

• Direct a production staff to ensure a high level of efficiency in production as well as ensuring preventive maintenance programs are executed.
• Direct and coordinate sales, logistics and customer service staff to ensure cost efficiency as well as a high level of service to the customer base.
• Implement, maintain, and manage a safety program to ensure employees are working safely, have all necessary safety equipment and that the logistics, products and production processes are all in line with safety protocols.
• Develop, communicate, and execute an overall business unit strategy including capital needs, sales strategies, logistics, production plans, etc.
• Manage and provide local support necessary for corporate requirements around accounting, controls, etc.

Competencies

• Ability to work in a complex and constantly changing environment.
• High level of knowledge of grades, pricing and logistics in the recycling industry including paper, plastics, and metals
• Bias toward action and high level of understanding in calculating individual account profitability as well as overall facility profitability/impacts.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Sales abilities such that the General Manager can work with plant-based and regional sales teams to develop, implement, and execute a profitable growth plan.
• High level of experience working with business unit financials to draw conclusions around the business and execute necessary changes.
• Ability to work aggressively and competitively in the marketplace while still working as a valuable part of a regional and national team.

Education / Experience

• Strong recycling experience or related field required.
• Recycling facility general management experience or related management experience
• Bachelor's Degree or higher a plus