Plant Manager - Recycling Facility - Portsmouth, VA - Recycling and Disposal Solutions

RDS is a successful, growing company who has an exciting opening for a motivated Plant Manager to lead the next phase of our growth. This position presents an opportunity to work among the industries leader in both artificial intelligence robotics and recycling. RDS will provide training and first-hand knowledge of the advancement in robotic recycling combined with traditional methods.

An applicant must have proven experience as the Head of Operations, Operations Director or similar role in a manufacturing, production, or distribution facility. A candidate must also be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and communicate effectively. To be a successful candidate in this role, one should be a thoughtful leader and a confident decision maker, helping our team develop and be productive, while ensuring our profits are on the rise. Ultimately, you are to help RDS grow and thrive.

Job Description -

This role requires a broad range of business knowledge supported by information technology. A successful Plant Manager will be responsible for managing the daily business operations to ensure productivity in the RDS team and processes. The Plant Manager must be a knowledgeable and reliable employee dedicated to improving the workplace atmosphere and following and optimizing current processes and procedures, while maintaining operations and effectively managing facility needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Plant Manager is responsible for completing the following tasks:

• Hire, train, counsel and terminate employees as necessary to ensure coverage of our customers and plant needs. Training includes position - specific processes like loading trucks, meeting bale specifications, etc. RDS provides training and system processes.
• Work within operating budget to support RDS' strategic objectives, and manage the plant's P&L
• Hold employees accountable to tasks required of them and follow up to ensure plant productivity. Provide a clear sense of direction and focus to employees. Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions as needed.
• Responsibility for production output, product quality and on-time shipping.
• Plan, organize, direct, and run day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' and company's expectations by allocating resources effectively (personnel and equipment) to produce optimal results.
• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance tasks in conjunction with the maintenance manager to maintain productivity and maximize machine operational time.
• Commit to and follow plant safety procedures including OSHA and DEQ guidelines (complete &submit required forms, etc.).
• Develop new procedures to prevent accidents and incidents.
• Lead daily morning meetings, including conducting safety training (Lockout Tagout, etc.).
• Conduct incident / accident investigations and complete / submit necessary paperwork.
• Review equipment checklists daily to approve and forward to maintenance for scheduling work.
• Address employees' issues or grievances and work towards positive resolutions.
• Maintain active working relationship with corporate office and ensure they are aware of any non-conformities.
• Participate in weekly operations calls to share the latest production management best practices and concepts.
• Maintain a flow of material from the plant, with the goal of having "zero" inventory (less than a truckload at any time).
• Where applicable, maintain Driver employment files and vehicle files, as required by the Department of Transportation.
• Maintain DEQ reports and SWPPP files as required.
• Ensure all machinery operators are licensed within state laws and maintain communication with HR to ensure licensures are documented and maintained.
• Obtain necessary certification (if applicable) in Recycling (paid for by company).

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.
• Proven managerial experience.
• Willing and able to learn how to operate plant equipment to instruct employees on proper usage - previous experience preferred. (loader, forklift).
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles. (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes.
• Track changes to any local, state, or federal guidelines to ensure the plant follows them, adjusting plant operations as necessary.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration/leadership skills.

Professional Experience with Technologies

Applicant should be comfortable with or willing to learn the following:

• Previous experience managing Mac, Chrome OS, Windows (client/server)
• Working Knowledge of network hardware (routers, switches, WAPs) and LAN protocols and troubleshooting networking services.
• Basic knowledge of printer and scanners management.
• Experience planning, designing, and implementing efficient business and system solutions for manufacturing environments.
• Software application support: Office 365, TEAMS, Ring, Atlassian (Trello), Zoho, Trux, OpenVPN.

Education

• College degree preferred, BS degree in Business Management or Engineering or 5 years management experience in related fields.
• Lean Six Sigma Certificate a plus. Prior experience with LEAN manufacturing techniques is also a plus.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The normal setting for this position is a physical environment, then included but is not limited to the following: weather extremes, noise, odors, general filth, etc.

• PPE Requirements - Standard PPE (Gloves, and Glasses if working on machinery, when in the plant always have steel toe shoes/boots, high visibility shirt or safety vest with reflective piping and long pants)

Job Safety Assessment (JSA)

• When in the facility follow Job Safety Assessment guidelines for plant employees.
• Be aware of fire extinguisher locations in the plant.
• Have a strong awareness and knowledge of the facility's Emergency Management plan.

RDS of Virginia, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.