Role

Responsible for identifying key areas that need improvement and working to develop systematic responses by spanning across multiple departments to bridge functional silos and disciplines including but not limited to product improvement, operation efficiencies, engineering opportunities, technology advancements and financial analysis to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Essential Responsibilities

• Establishes performance objectives and provides formal and informal support and coaching to improve performance or generate opportunities for further growth and development.
• Provide direction to plant managers to ensure quality products and adherence to productivity goals and cost standards, including those associated with quality, productivity, budget and cost control, and other key performance indicators.
• Works with data sets to investigate key business trends, performance, issues, behaviors, and metrics, with a focus on improving the operation efficiency across all teams and function.
• Develops, configures, and optimizes industrial processes from inception through the start-up and certification.
• Designs, runs, tests and updates systems and processes. Assesses processes, takes measurements, and interprets data.
• Works with the General Managers and Operations Managers to develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
• Conducts ongoing review of process efficiencies to identify and correct issues that negatively impact costs, delivery schedules or the ability to meet customer demands.
• Provides integral quality assurance guidance and technical direction on the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Assurance program at the MRF.
• Manages and researches vendors and assists with contract negotiations.
• Directs appropriate resolution to assure the timely completion of schedule initiatives.
• Provide regular written reports and presentations, as well as other operations related results and updates to the management team, as needed.
• Collaborates and communicates interdepartmentally via analytically driven insights.
• Provides process documentation and operating instructions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and strategic business judgment.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years of experience in an analytical role such as strategy consulting or business operation, or equivalent educational experience.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.