Waste Management (WM) seeks a Recycling Plant Manager to lead daily operations at our recycling facility. You will oversee production, safety, quality, and staff scheduling while ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include managing budgets, optimizing material recovery, coordinating maintenance, and driving continuous improvement. You will develop and coach frontline supervisors and crews, track KPIs, and partner with corporate EHS and logistics teams. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader passionate about operational excellence, safety, and sustainability in essential environmental services. Oversee daily recycling plant operations, including safety, production, and quality. Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards. Manage, coach, and schedule plant staff and frontline supervisors. Monitor KPIs and implement process improvements to increase recovery and throughput. Develop and manage plant budgets, costs, and resource allocation. Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with maintenance teams. Ensure proper handling, storage, and shipment of recyclable materials. Collaborate with logistics, EHS, and corporate operations on performance and initiatives. Drive a culture of safety, integrity, and inclusion among plant employees. Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory and internal stakeholders. Plant operations management Recycling and waste processing Occupational safety (OSHA) compliance Environmental regulations (EPA/state) Production planning and scheduling Maintenance planning and CMMS Budgeting and cost control KPI tracking and performance management Continuous improvement/Lean methods Team leadership and supervision Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k OSHA 30-hour certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Recycling Professional (CRP) or equivalent Environmental or safety certification (e.g., CHMM, CSP) Forklift and heavy equipment safety training
