District Manager

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Atlantic Coast Recycling has an immediate opening at their Passaic, NJ facility for a MRF District Manager to work in their Material Recovery Facility (MRF). This position will focus on the management of the day to day operations of an industrial processing facility. Qualified candidates will have at a minimum three years of supervisory experience, preferably in a fiber and/or container recycling industry. Candidates should also have knowledge of P&L statements along with a proven ability to manage within budgeted guidelines and set production, safety, maintenance and cost-cutting goals. Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency are required.

Responsibilities

• Running the day to day operations of the business with emphasis on safety and quality.
• Monitor progress of daily operations, reassigns employees, and makes staffing changes as necessary.
• Direct and coordinate the operations of the business including; Receiving, Sorting, Maintenance, Shipping, Managing Expenses and ensuring the business runs successfully and efficiently.
• Helps develop and execute safety goals.
• Conducts field inspections and audits of all site personnel to ensure proper work procedures.
• Oversees a variety of complex compliance programs, including environmental, OSHA, and local permitting.
• Establish an internal Quality Control Team or a system of analyzing inbound, outbound, and moisture of material mix to provide meaningful feedback to our customers and maintain appropriate quality standards.
• Ensure customer inbound audits are performed on a regular basis and documented. Follow through with communication to ensure designated customer is notified of results.
• Perform finished product audits (loose) and ensure we are meeting acceptable Mill specifications for each commodity. Results should be documented and shared with Commodity Marketing Team.
• Perform Moisture testing on a daily basis of the News, Mix Paper and OCC grades. Results should be documented and share with the Commodity Marketing Team.
• Establish variable costs budgetary guidelines and set expectations to meet objectives.
• Monitor staffing on a daily basis and ensure designed throughput is met along with uptime expectations.
• Implement preventive maintenance program and ensure program tools are used and PM work is done and on time.
• Analyze every operation and activity and eliminate inefficiencies and non-productive steps.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to relocate for promotional opportunities based on performance
• 5 years of managing in a dynamic, people driven environment within the recycling industry
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and related business systems
• Open for quarterly travel
• Compensation range $120,000 - $150,000 w. bonus potential
  
  

Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and accountability. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future" .

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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