Yard Operations Manager Recycling Facility Facility

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise daily operations to improve production, maintain costs, and ensure safety. This position oversees sorters and equipment operators and is responsible for production, safety, quality, shift organization, Material procurement, performance management & goal setting. Supervisory experience in manufacturing or recycling environment will be prioritized for hiring purposes.
In addition to managing yard operations this position will be actively performing operator duties (25-50%) primarily grinding wood and using an excavator to move material. This is a day shift position, and you can expect to work about 45-50 hours per week with shifts beginning between 6 -7 AM depending on the time of year.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Yes 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Manages daily yard operations including sort line, ground sort, grinding, equipment set up, co-mingle facility, DE packaging machine, baler, material management & quality control 

• Manages construction recycling facility

• Manage curbside traditional recyclables. 

• Inventory Management, capacity planning as well as managing equipment maintenance program 

• Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, efficiency & timeliness
   

• Manages recycling facility logistics and materials storage management

• Supervises daily production & meets assigned KPI’s for the department
   

• Supervises operations & yard staff and coordinates workflow and assignments toward the achievement of operational goals
   

• Oversees operations personnel need to include coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
  Fills the need for workflow capacities. Using temporary labor staffing like people ready.  

• Investigates, reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
   

• Initiates recommendations for operational efficiencies & manages facility flow management
   

• Ensures facility maintenance and cleanliness standards are met by developing inspection intervals, assigning tasks to individuals, and following through to make sure they are met.
   

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Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Lead by example 

• Initiative to get things done 

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills. 

• Thorough understanding of operations policies practices, and overall expectations of quality and efficiency. 

• Confident self-starter. 

Education and Experience:  

• Experience working in a recycling facility is highly desirable or comparable work experience. 

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certifications in logistics, operations management, or environmental services preferred.  

• Equipment operating experience is required. 

• Health, Safety and Supervisory experience may be required. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to traverse the operations facility. 

• Must be able to lift-up to 50 pounds at a time. 

The Benefits: 

• The pay range is $29 hour to 95k year
   
• 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision for the employee

• The employer pays 100% of the L&I rates – which means you take home more of your pay.
   

• Employee Assistance Program – free access to support for every area of your life from stress management to legal advice
   

• Sick Leave – 1 hour earned Sick Leave per 40 hours worked.
   

• Family environment – you’re more than just an employee to us, you’re family.
   

• Culture – It’s a great place to work where you know what you do every day is important and appreciated.
   

Location:  

We have facilities in Whatcom and Skagit counties.
The site is a fully operational Construction & Demolition recycling center which has frequent traffic, dust, and noise.