What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at McGill Environmental Systems | McGill Compost?
Make a Real Impact with McGill Environmental Systems
At McGill, our purpose is to rebuild the soils that support life on our planet. We turn biodegradable waste into high-quality compost that helps restore depleted soils and supports a cleaner, greener future. Using advanced composting technology, we handle a wide range of organic materials—safely, reliably, and with purpose. We believe real environmental change should benefit people, the planet, and the economy. We take pride in our role within the communities we serve, contributing positively to a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable environment.
Driven by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Accountability and Collaboration, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and strive to create a rewarding, safe, and empowering workplace for all.
When you join McGill, you’re joining a team that values hard work, innovation, and doing what’s right—for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the Earth. Whether you’re working with machinery, logistics, or sales, your work directly supports a greener, healthier future.
Summary: Manages daily operations of business unit facility.
Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following
Schedules daily plant operations including incoming tonnages as coordinated with Intake sales and compost production based on orders.
Ensures adherence and compliance with all regulatory agencies and permits.
Supervises production employees.
Oversees maintenance and servicing of equipment including negotiating and scheduling of outside contractors as needed.
Maintains parts and supplies inventory for maintenance, preventative maintenance, etc.
Administers company environmental, health and safety policies and hosts inspectors, compliance officers and regulatory agencies.
Maintains control of expenses and P&L responsibility of site.
Ensures quality product is produced and delivered on-time to customers.
Builds and maintains customer, contractor, vendor and public relations via communication, community outreach, resource management, etc.
Trains/instructs, develops and disciplines production employees.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Handles other duties as required or may be directed.
Typically manages one subordinate supervisor/lead, as well as production employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Math Ability
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office; Microsoft Excel and Wasteworks.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; six to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates And Licenses
Valid Driver's License
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to wet or humid conditions based on weather; work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
At McGill Environmental Systems, We Offer Competitive Benefits.
At McGill, our purpose is to rebuild the soils that support life on our planet. We turn biodegradable waste into high-quality compost that helps restore depleted soils and supports a cleaner, greener future. Using advanced composting technology, we handle a wide range of organic materials—safely, reliably, and with purpose. We believe real environmental change should benefit people, the planet, and the economy. We take pride in our role within the communities we serve, contributing positively to a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable environment.
Driven by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Accountability and Collaboration, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and strive to create a rewarding, safe, and empowering workplace for all.
When you join McGill, you’re joining a team that values hard work, innovation, and doing what’s right—for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the Earth. Whether you’re working with machinery, logistics, or sales, your work directly supports a greener, healthier future.
Summary: Manages daily operations of business unit facility.
Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following
Schedules daily plant operations including incoming tonnages as coordinated with Intake sales and compost production based on orders.
Ensures adherence and compliance with all regulatory agencies and permits.
Supervises production employees.
Oversees maintenance and servicing of equipment including negotiating and scheduling of outside contractors as needed.
Maintains parts and supplies inventory for maintenance, preventative maintenance, etc.
Administers company environmental, health and safety policies and hosts inspectors, compliance officers and regulatory agencies.
Maintains control of expenses and P&L responsibility of site.
Ensures quality product is produced and delivered on-time to customers.
Builds and maintains customer, contractor, vendor and public relations via communication, community outreach, resource management, etc.
Trains/instructs, develops and disciplines production employees.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Handles other duties as required or may be directed.
Typically manages one subordinate supervisor/lead, as well as production employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Math Ability
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office; Microsoft Excel and Wasteworks.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; six to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates And Licenses
Valid Driver's License
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to wet or humid conditions based on weather; work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
At McGill Environmental Systems, We Offer Competitive Benefits.
- daily pay
- 401(k) & 401(k) matching
- medical
- dental
- vision
- tuition reimbursement,
- competitive pay rates
- PTO
- Health Savings Account.