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Plant Manager III - Material Recycling Facility


Company : Excelsior Executive Search


Location : Roblin,


Created : 2026-04-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Summary The Plant Manager III, Material Recovery Facility (MRF) 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. The successful candidate is a visible, hands-on leader who thrives under pressure, makes sound realtime decisions, and drives a strong culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. Greater Napanee/Roblin, ON K0K 2W0 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. Ensures system is performing at highest level 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 and customers. Oversee and manage the company''s contractual obligations Complies with and ensures adherence to the company''s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations. Submits reasonable budget information and analyzes data versus yeartodate data and prior year budget. Assists in creating a positive teamoriented 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. Identify and eliminate waste to improve flow, reduce downtime, and optimize labor and equipment utilization Lead problemsolving initiatives using structured methodologies. Drive a culture of continuous improvement with measurable results Build, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline teams Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable for performance and behavior Foster a positive, engaged, and highperforming work environment Motivate teams during highpressure situations while maintaining focus and discipline Supervisory Responsibilities The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees. This includes: Direct supervision of 45 fulltime employees. Indirect supervision of approx. 4045 fulltime employees. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Education and Experience Education: Bachelor''s Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience. Experience: 7 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement) Preferred: Experience leading a team of 45 salaried employees including managers and supervisors (as well as above required experience and education) Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and influence teams Calm and decisive under pressure, with strong problemsolving ability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Datadriven mindset with strong analytical capabilities High level of ownership, accountability, and integrity Leadership Profile Handson, highly visible leader who thrives in fastpaced, highpressure environments Makes sound, realtime decisions while maintaining operational focus and discipline Creates a strong culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement Operational Excellence Identify and eliminate waste to improve process flow, reduce downtime, and optimize labor and equipment utilization Lead structured problemsolving initiatives across operations Drive continuous improvement initiatives with clear metrics and measurable results People Leadership Build, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline teams Set clear expectations and consistently hold teams accountable for performance and behavior Foster a positive, engaged, and highperforming work environment Motivate teams during highpressure situations while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards Skills and Competencies Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and influence at all levels Calm, decisive, and resilient under pressure with strong problemsolving capability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Datadriven mindset with strong analytical ability High level of ownership, accountability, and personal integrity #J-18808-Ljbffr