Assistant General Manager

The Assistant General Manager is a leader responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a recycling process and will report to the Director of Operations. This includes development, training, adherence to and enforcement of all established safety procedures and protocols. Responsible for personnel management of all assigned facility staff including meeting production and quality goals. This position will require working in both an administrative office setting and outdoor tipping and warehouse processing environment exposed to inclement weather conditions. The required hours and physical demand may vary due to material processed, seasonal demand and facility capacity.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

● Oversight of all MRF daily operations and assigned personnel

● Develops, trains, and enforces all established safety procedures and protocols

● Manages, trains and ensures compliance with Safety/OSHA regulations and programs

● Leads training and re-training initiatives for all assigned personnel as required or at established intervals per safety protocols

● Assess occupational and environmental safety hazards and effectiveness of controls and hazard reduction potential for all areas of the MRF.

● Manages site in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.

● Analyzes data, develops production schedules, processes and procedures to meet MRF production and quality goals

● In conjunction with Human Resources, manages hiring, performs and conducts performance evaluations, monitors and tracks employee attendance, leads disciplinary actions/record keeping/meetings and staff recognition programs ● Provides leadership over inspections, maintenance, repairs and continuous functionality of MRF processing equipment and rolling stock

● Oversees management parts inventory, tools and supplies for processing equipment and rolling stock

● Oversight of general site/facility cleanliness and ensures daily housekeeping plan is followed in assigned areas and that all areas are cleaned effectively.

● Other duties as assigned Required

Skills and Abilities:

● Advanced knowledge of recycling plant operations and/or high-speed labor based industrial manufacturing systems

● Must be able to work with high-level direction and be an independent self-starter.

● Ability to manage and lead a diverse workforce including, Drivers, Sorters and Administrative staff.

● Multi-tasking individual with the ability to keep several processes efficiently and safely progressing toward facility/organizational goals

● Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand how the plant equipment operates in order to make appropriate system and component adjustments.

● Ability to work extended daily hours, weekends and/or holidays. Must be flexible to work various shifts to support operations and respond to emergencies or client requests.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.

● Above average organizational skills and the ability to prioritize departmental functions in order to meet due dates and deadlines.

● Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and be a leader in a team environment

Education and Experience Requirements:

● Bachelor’s Degree and/or progressive high-level equivalent training in recycling production and/or high-speed manufacturing

● 5-7 years’ experience leading recycling plant operations and/or high-speed labor based industrial manufacturing systems

● Experience in the recycling industry preferred.

● Technical and professional principles, practices, law, applications and programs in position related area including state and federal safety regulations, and general occupational safety and commercial vehicle safety management principles.

● Must possess proficient experience in Word, Excel, Gmail Suites, including basic computer knowledge for automated processes and data collection

Physical Requirements:

● Ability to lift up to 50 lb.

● Not sensitive to motion sickness or strong odors

● Ability to constantly bending and twist, reaching and grabbing with hands, sit, stand, bend, climb, and squat

● May climb in and out of equipment; bending at the waist; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; carrying; pushing and pulling.

● Work outdoors and indoors, under such conditions as inclement weather, extreme heat, extreme cold, dust, and chemicals

● Subject to noise from equipment operation and strong odors

● Must wear appropriate required uniform and personal protective equipment.