Job Summary:

The Recycling Manager will oversee recycling programs for private organizations or municipalities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires, supervises, and trains recycling technicians, community service workers, and other recycling operations employees.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees and facilitates recycling pickup and drop-off programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local ordinances and guidelines.
• Coordinates recycling collection schedules to optimize service quality and efficiency; assigns technicians and truck drivers to routes.
• Coordinates shipments of recyclable materials to processing companies or recyclable shipping brokers.
• Prepares bills, statements, and receipts related to recycling services such as account statements, shipping records, customer receipts, or bills of lading.
• Completes paperwork and records regarding materials received and processed including documentation required for grant-funded projects.
• Negotiates waste management contracts and pricing.
• Inspects recycling facilities to ensure the premises meet safety, quality, and service standards.
• Drafts and implements operations budget.
• Identifies and investigates violations of recycling or solid waste ordinances.
• Designs and implements community or organizational solid and hazardous waste management programs.
• Sets recycling plans, goals, and initiatives in the community or organization to minimize waste and to encourage program participation and compliance.
• May be required to operate heavy equipment used in recycling including sorters, crushers, and granulators.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to train and motivate others.
• Thorough understanding of recycling processes and policies.
• Thorough understanding of waste management programs.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Environmental Sciences, or related field, required.
• At least five years of experience in recycling or waste management required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and carrying materials.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds at a time.