Waste Management Manager jobs in Bridgeport, CT

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,100 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

Our WIN Waste Innovations facility is currently looking for a Plant Manager. The Plant Manager is responsible for all areas of the plant's operation and maintenance, personnel safety, and financial performance, in strict accordance with environmental, health and safety regulations and customer, contractual agreements.

Responsibilities:

Financial:

• Manages the financial results and requirements of the plant's business and operations to ensure that revenue and expense goals are met (or exceeded) as established in the annual business plan.
• Oversees the development of capital and operating budgets. Provides for business projections as required.
• Develops an annual operating budget for the facility with input from Regional VP, finance, operations and maintenance departments.
• Sets goals and objectives for the plant for financial, environmental, health and safety, and personnel results.
• Monitors activities of the utilities and other businesses in the region regarding developments, pricing and potential expansion.
• Monitors wage levels on a regional industry basis.
• Meets or beats budgeted annual operating and maintenance expenses as determined in the annual business plan.
• Ensures all contract agreements with parties are properly complied with, to protect the long-term interests of the company.

Operational:

• Inspects plant machinery and equipment; inspects ongoing activities for safety and environmental compliance, and for adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Understands and implements facility's environmental operating permits and ensures compliance with applicable environmental standards and regulations.
• Maintains and continuously strives to improve operational condition and performance of the facility.
• Coordinates staff functions and line operations as appropriate to solve problems and respond to opportunities.
• Plans and oversees work of the operations, maintenance (where applicable) and labor department's regarding operations, including plant outages.
• Oversees management of personnel including staffing, training, development and of all plant personnel.
• Oversees the implementation of personnel policies, plans and programs for the plant.
• Ensures the morale of all plant staff members is maximized to the successful completion of facility goals.
• Ensures continued safe and effective operations of all facility equipment.
• Implements and assists in the development of all required corporate policies, practices and procedures.
• Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
• Follows and ensures adherence to standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards. Reads, understands, and implements lockout/tagout, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.
• Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.
• Identifies potential opportunities and activities of the competition and advises regional manager, as appropriate.
• Assists the Regional Manager with other duties as required.

Outreach:

• Participates in public forums to support business development and community education.
• Ensures the potential for use of the facility as a marketing platform. Supervises marketing activities at the plant.
• Maintains effective relationships with key political and community decision makers in the region.
• Monitors organized labor activities on a local and regional level.
• Participates actively in developing and implementing ongoing public relations between the plant and community to ensure favorable outlook of facility from both customer and community.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises staff of 20-70 employees depending on plant size.

Qualifications:

• The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• Bachelors or equivalent in a technical degree program
• 8 years proven track record of increasing managerial responsibility in a power plant environment
• Proven knowledge and experience in the operation, control, and maintenance of a steam generating power plant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements:

• Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.
• For all Massachusetts facility's, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required and the applicant must be able to demonstrate the skills, experience and knowledge to sit for a 1st Class Engineers license.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• CMMS

At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.