Why Work for WM?
Stability. Great Pay/Benefits. Advancement. People-First Culture.
About the Role
You'll supervise the daily operations of our 1st shift operation (6am - 3pm) at our single stream recycling facility in order to improve production, maintain costs, and ensure safety. You'll manage a diverse team of 50 temp and full-time sorters, equipment operators, baler operator and a plant lead.
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 an Operations Manager?
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Industrial Engineering, or similar area of study or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
- Experience: Seven (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 MRF/outdoor.
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
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”
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.
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