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