Senior, Plant Maintenance Manager - Recycling Services, MRF

Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager – Recycling MRF Seeking a hands‑on maintenance leader with experience in electrical systems, hydraulics, conveyor belts, and mechanical maintenance. This role will lead maintenance operations, drive equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and manage a skilled maintenance team in a fast‑paced Recycling MRF environment. Schedule Monday – Friday Rotating Saturdays Occasional Sundays as needed I. Job Summary Strong leadership and industrial maintenance experience required. This position is responsible for planning, directing and controlling the efforts of the Maintenance Department required to sustain the safe and efficient operation of multiple recycling equipment and facilities while ensuring exceptional engineering practices. II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Manages and executes the preventative maintenance program and maintenance of equipment and facilities to effectively reduce unscheduled down time. Direct leadership of maintenance team and other staff that may include contractors, consultants, and/or temporary employees. Develops, maintains and administers an organization qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition. Coordinates maintenance tasks between operations, maintenance team and commercial venders to minimize down time. Performs plant inspections for safety, maintenance and process improvement opportunities. Generate work requests from findings of maintenance inspections. Conduct weekly maintenance operations meetings to insure all safety and mechanical issues are addressed in a timely manner. Perform safety related inspections and lead safety training for maintenance staff. Works with district/site management on cost studies for equipment and facilities to reduce operating costs. Consults with departments regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and facilities and the possible replacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and maintenance. Analyzes cost studies of proposals for new facilities and equipment in the department designed to reduce operating costs. Make recommendations to the Plant Manager. Compile and analyze reports to plan and assign tasks to the maintenance team for upcoming PM inspections & work requests. Manage department financials, maintenance budget and spend. Control labor costs. Generate monthly financial reports for the site Controller. Plans and provides for an adequate supply and ensures control over spare parts and maintenance supplies. Orders parts and supplies utilizing maintenance database and corporate purchasing program. Audits all completed Work Orders to insure all parts, labor and commercial venders are charged out correctly to the unit Build a good working relationship with all vendors to insure materials, supplies and third party repairs are delivered and accomplished to WM standards Attend and participate in all required financial, operation, safety and maintenance meetings. Responsible for hiring, on‑going staff development, performance reviews and employee coaching and discipline. Coordinates and oversees the efficient maintenance of all plant transportation equipment. Develops objectives and standards of performance for projects within the maintenance department required to meet departmental, divisional and corporate goals and objectives. Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. III. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree High School Diploma GED (accredited) Four additional years of relevant work experience 7 years previous experience in engineering or maintenance of equipment and facilities (in addition to education requirements) Preferred Qualifications IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. #J-18808-Ljbffr WM