Who we are For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions. Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we’re leading the charge to a carbon-negative future—reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet. Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. All that we’re missing is you. Join us today!! Our values Diversity, inclusivity, engagement—these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth. About the role Job Description Covanta is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle, and reimagine waste to benefit society and the environment. We help move businesses and communities up the waste hierarchy to optimize resource use, reduce carbon footprints, and achieve ESG goals. Covanta’s differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technologies, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to deliver timely, transparent, and reliable solutions daily. Position Description: Summary: The Facility Manager - MPF is responsible for leading a team of material processing professionals to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while optimizing the facility's operational efficiency, reliability, and financial performance. Reports To: Regional Area Manager Location: Warren, Michigan Status: Salaried - Exempt Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Leads, manages and directs all personnel and activities associated with safely operating the facility according to all applicable laws and approved policies and procedures. Promotes and supports a positive EH&S culture while assuring compliance by all facility personnel with Covanta EH&S policies and applicable laws, regulations, and permits. Promotes open communication at all levels, encouraging facility personnel to contribute ideas, solutions, and issues freely. Actively listens and takes action based on employee communication. Maintains a positive working relationship with all customers, regulators, business leaders, managers, facility personnel, contractors, and vendors. Works with facility personnel to develop goals and objectives on a routine basis and monitors progress toward the goals and objectives to assist in achieving personal, professional, and team success. Prepares performance reviews on a routine basis to assist employees in achieving their goals and the team's goals. Reviews and promptly approves personnel requests for personal time off and follows approved policies and procedures. Reviews and approves personnel timesheets and overtime requests in accordance with approved policies and procedures. Prepares a training and qualification plan for all personnel assigned to the facility and monitors progress routinely. Develops and administers a site Communications Plan, detailing recurring meetings and events necessary to support open and frequent communication at all levels of the business. Leads and delegates development and preparation of facility standard operating procedures (SOP) sufficient to safely and efficiently operate and maintain facility equipment in a format approved for use at the facility and in accordance with approved policies and procedures and the Covanta Quality Program. Reviews, audits, and approves all documentation necessary to successfully lead the facility departments, including logbooks, rounds sheets, shift summaries, CMMS reports, schedules, checklists, vendor reports, etc., to ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures. Oversees the development and implementation of a site maintenance program for all facility equipment, conducive to achieving the highest equipment reliability and lowest cost of operation possible. Oversees developing and maintaining a site spare parts inventory and compliance with purchasing and auditing guidelines in coordination with Sourcing leaders. Review department invoices before payment for comparison to purchase orders, GL Account coding, and payment terms by approved policies and procedures. Manages all aspects of approved capital projects for the facility in the annual budget. Maximizes facility profitability and contributes to forecasting and analyzing financials, developing and monitoring budgets, and preparing explanations and reports of monthly, quarterly, and annual outcomes. Any other duties as assigned by the Area Manager. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and are not to be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is a plus, or ten (10) years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the waste industry. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills. Sound decision-making, problem solving, and analytical thinking. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Thorough knowledge of OSHA, Waste Industry regulatory requirements, and EPA, state, and local regulations. Thorough knowledge of waste and wastewater treatment processes and programs. Working knowledge of professional accounting, financial, and tax concepts. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. Our DEI Commitment Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights (Click to view poster) Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Covanta.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquires, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’. At Covanta, the work we do is more than just a job. It’s a commitment to environmental problem-solving and sustainable progress. We do all that we can to safeguard the future of our people, our planet and our shared prosperity. We are a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Our modern Waste-to-Energy and material processing facilities provide municipalities and businesses sustainable alternatives to landfill disposal that help build a circular economy and use waste to generate clean, renewable electricity. Building a safer, smarter world is no simple task, but it is something we can achieve together. Join us in protecting tomorrow.