Director of Operations - Multiple Sites

As Director of Operations for Maine Recycling Corporation (MRC), you will direct the development of activities in the assigned production areas to meet quality, safety and cost objectives goals. You will ensure that all policies and procedures are being administered in a fair, timely and safe manner. You will develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the most efficient operations within MRC's production areas. This position will be responsible for multiple locations.

Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage the productivity and overall operational performance of multiple MRC recycling operating units.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensure consistent adherence to safety policies and procedures, support implementation of safety improvement initiatives and take corrective actions as needed, utilizing best practices.
• Ensure operating units meet or exceed MRC objectives and successfully implements MRC initiatives.
• Identify operational challenges, evaluate current operating processes.
• Analyze productivity performance, develop and implement continuous improvement plans.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively relevant experience in recycling operations, manufacturing environment or related industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety standards and proven safety leadership.
• Experience managing production schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to execute process improvements by increasing efficiency, eliminating waste, reducing costs and improving workflow.
• Diverse team leadership experience/skills; strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  
  

Benefits - Currently Provided By MRC

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Group Term Life Insurance (premium paid by MRC).
• Group Voluntary Term Life Term (available for purchase by employee).
• Short-term Disability Insurance (premium paid by MRC).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with MRC Match.
• Vacation
• Earned Paid Leave
• Major Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
  
  

The starting salary for this position will be based on the incumbent's experience.

About Maine Recycling Corporation

Maine Recycling currently acts as a pickup and processing agent for some of the largest beverage manufacturers in Northern New England. Our fleet of 30 trucks with over 200 trailers enables us to provide state wide pickup services for both new and existing beverage distributors in Maine. MRC currently employs 80 to 100 employees operating from our Lisbon Falls location.MRC has now expanded and opened a Redemption Center. Speedy Redemp is in Topsham, ME. These are exciting times for the Bottle Bill and Beverage Recycling. Come join the growth and innovation.