About The Company:

Our client is one of the fastest growing recycling companies in North America, dedicated to maximizing its client’s revenue generation from recyclable paper.


About the Position:

A paper recycling plant Operations Manager position is open with a pathway to General Manager. The Operations Manager will be managing two shifts and 15 employees.

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas:

• Knowledge of compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, etc.)


• Knowledge of how to identify problem areas and to understand what success looks like


• Understanding of Scale Operation and fundamentals.


• Understanding the impacts to production and how to teach and coach others through the variation of operation.


• Ability to operate with the supplier / customer's best interest in mind.


• Maintain knowledge of customer’s material specifications and document all material rejections by customers


• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, and Outlook)


• Familiarity with plant office functions and Office Manager responsibilities


• Detailed knowledge of how to properly operate a baler, forklift, skid steer, wheel loader, and if applicable a sort line focusing on optimal utilization.


• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals, and safety training.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma OR GED required; Bachelor’s Degree and/or progressive high-level supervisory training in recycling and/or manufacturing industries preferred


• 4+ years’ experience leading operations management or supervisory experience required


• Maintenance Experience and Strong Mechanical aptitude, OSHA training, Material Handling experience preferred


• Previous Operations Manager experience in the recycling industry preferred Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience desirable


• Advanced understanding of Safety/OSHA regulation and programs


• Advanced knowledge of recycling plant operations