Lead Indiana's Flagship Recycling Facility

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for community and sustainable business? We're seeking a highly visible, hands-on Area Manager to launch and lead our brand-new, state-of-the-art recycling facility and other area sites in Indiana. As the operation manager of this flagship site, you'll be instrumental in building and directing a full staff, overseeing daily operations, and driving significant volume growth to the new center. This role demands a strong operational background, sharp business acumen (including P&L management), and a collaborative approach to foster strong community partnerships. If you're ready to be the face of sustainable waste management in Indiana and lead from the front, this is your opportunity.

I.  Job Summary
Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned MRF, and maintains cost management within the MRF.

II.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other minor duties may be assigned. 

Ensures smooth operation of site, including: gatehouse, sorting, loading. Minimizes handling and operational costs.  Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site. Regularly proposes means of operational improvement. Acts as a liaison, where necessary, for community relationships. Complies with and ensures adherence to WM's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations. Submits reasonable budget information and analyzes data versus year-to-date data and prior year budget. Assists in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation. Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the MRF through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees. Oversees personnel needs of the MRF including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.  Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions. Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings.  Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner. Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

III.  Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees.  This includes:

Direct supervision of up to 5 full-time employees, including: Indirect supervision of up to 60 full-time employees.

IV.  Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
  
A.  Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Industrial Engineering, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.  Experience: 7 years of previous work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B.  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

None required.

V.  Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor
 
Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.  As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on Pension, and more!  Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.  Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”