The Manager III, Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is a senior operations leader responsible for running a high-visibility recycling facility in Cambridge, ON, for a Fortune 250 environmental services company. This role manages the full scope of daily operations-including personnel, productivity, safety, budgeting, and customer/community relations-while driving lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and culture-building initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing 4-5 direct and 40-45 indirect reports
- Managing budgets, KPIs, and operational performance
- Building and developing a team and facility culture from the ground up
- Ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations
- Delivering measurable results in cost control and operational efficiency
Ideal for: A strategic, people-first leader with experience in high-volume plant operations, P&L accountability, and a track record of performance improvement in a union-free environment. High visibility and expectations from corporate leadership require transparency, adaptability, and a growth mindset.