Area Mgr Plant Ops at Republic Services

Redmond, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste Management, RecyclingIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D
Demonstrated knowledge of recycling operations management gained through a minimum of 5 years of related waste industry experience with an emphasis in recycling systems and design, processing and manufacturing systems and/or recycling materials marketing
Experience in managing a budget, including P&L responsibility
Prior experience in a business role with responsibility for start-up operations, execution, change management and/or increasing efficiencies for newly implemented operations, processes or standards
Demonstrated success in the implementation of a process-oriented culture that is focused on best practices and continuously improving operational standards/results

Responsibilities

Develops and manages field recycling activities and ensures operation alignment through the consideration and foresight of available technological advances, industry and customer trends and behaviors, organizational talent, capital resources and waste stream value
Updates, identifies and participates in implementation of best practices for diversion development; works with operations and maintenance in development of durable standards
Responsible for continuous improvements, including operational standardization of design specifications and procedures within the recycling operations
Manages and conducts efficiency, safety and operation field audits to ensure facility standards of operations; reviews findings and results with Division and Area management
Ensures and enforces rebate structure and benchmarks productivity in Recycle Centers to align with Company standards and compliance through operational site visits
Collaborates with all levels of Recycle Center management to implement operations goals
Trains Recycle Center operational employees in safety, compliance benchmarking, tracking systems and operational efficiencies
Identifies equipment needs and capital spending requirements; recommends purchase to Director, Post Collections & Recycling. Works closely with Procurement on evaluation of recovery systems purchases; formulates clear recommendations to Area and Divisional teams on recovery equipment systems and purchases
Develops equipment and safety standards for processing manufacturers and audits those standards to support. Holds equipment manufacturers accountable for equipment function standards
Applies knowledge of new processing equipment technology to system designs
Manages operation development and implementation of financial performance and productivity tools, standards and metrics for recycling operations
Travels domestically up to 70% of the time
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent