Recycling Plant - General Manager

Position Summary

Royal Oak Recycling, a full-service recycler of plastics, paper, cardboard, metal, and electronics, is looking for a dependable, hands-on General Manager to lead plant operations and help our team operate safely, efficiently, and successfully. In this role, you will oversee one of the Company’s Business Units and take ownership of profit-and-loss performance across the operation. You will help carry out regional market strategies that support the Company’s operating and growth plans, lead initiatives that improve efficiency and budget performance, and manage collection and/or post-collection plant operations. You will also represent the Company with customers, vendors, municipalities, and other external partners; support safety and accident prevention programs; help ensure compliance with applicable standards; and guide change efforts that strengthen Business Unit growth and long-term success. We offer a safety-focused, fast-paced work environment, competitive wages, and health benefits.

Job Description:

As General Manager, you will lead daily plant operations along with dispatch and fleet management. Key responsibilities include:

· Putting plans into action that support the Company’s strategic goals and leading Business Unit initiatives focused on safety, customer experience, efficiency, and profitability.

· Leading day-to-day operations, including OSHA safety practices, attendance, employee conduct, hiring and termination, employee documentation, material grading, plant paperwork, and compliance.

· Training new plant and driver team members to recognize common grades of fiber, plastics, and metals handled at the facility.

· Managing inventory of company assets, tools, and equipment.

· Planning and coordinating scheduled and unscheduled repairs and maintenance for production equipment, fleet assets, buildings, and grounds.

· Working closely with area and regional dispatch and fleet management teams to improve routing, support growth, strengthen customer experience, and improve profitability.

· Promoting a safe, productive work environment by supporting safety and accident prevention programs.

· Helping ensure operations meet environmental, operational, regulatory, safety, accounting, and ethics standards.

· Supporting training and development opportunities for team members.

· Helping ensure the plant is properly staffed to meet operational plans and goals.

· Coaching employees, supporting performance, and encouraging talent development.

· Building positive relationships with government, community, and environmental groups.

· Taking on other job-related responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

· Strong business judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to execute an established strategy.

· Comfort leading change and helping teams adapt successfully.

· Ability to guide teams in carrying out company strategy.

· Experience building strong teams through hiring, coaching, and developing talent.

· A process- and results-focused approach, with the ability to set goals, stay committed to success, and align resources to achieve objectives.

· Strong problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.

· Ability to improve short-term results while supporting long-term, sustainable success.

· Collaborative approach with the ability to build and work effectively with teams.

· Creative thinking and willingness to explore better ways of working.

· Commitment to ethical behavior and promoting ethical practices.

· Ability to manage responsibilities across both fleet and plant operations.

· Experience in environmental services is helpful.

What We’re Looking For:

· High school diploma or G.E.D.

· At least 3 years of progressive leadership and management experience.

· At least 3 years of experience in fleet operations or a related field.

· At least 3 years of P&L experience.

· Strong organization, professionalism, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

· Recycling or waste industry experience is preferred.

· A self-starting approach with the ability to work well in a team environment with minimal supervision.

· Flexibility and responsiveness to business needs while helping deliver excellent customer service.

· Ability to work overtime and flexible hours as needed, based on driver and plant start times and current project needs.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Please describe previous management responsibilities.

Experience:

• Plant Management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Logistics/Dispatch Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Recycling or Waste Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000