Waste Zero Manager

Role 

Supervises and motivates the Waste Zero team and leads initiatives to meet waste diversion program goals while maintaining compliance. Interfaces directly with governmental entities and a wide range of customers and business associates to increase recycling and composting efforts. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 

Essential Responsibilities 

• Develops, in accordance with general management, strategies for diversion programs to ensure diversion goals are met. 
• Manages and directs the activities of the Waste Zero team to set priorities and initiatives to increase diversion, provide community outreach, and training. 
• Implements diversion programs for an operating company or across multiple operating company(ies).
• Collaboratively interfaces with governmental staff, elected officials, representatives of governmental agencies, City department staff and Company management to effectively promote diversion programs.
• Attends professional association meetings.
• Prepares and delivers speeches and presentations within the community and for customers.
• Performs community relations activities involving representing Recology to local membership associations and manages the logistics and coordination of local community events.
• Responds to inquiries for information and service from customers and general public.
• Calls upon existing customers to obtain feedback and assurance of continued quality service.
• Develops new customers while providing service and information to existing customers.
• Identifies and contacts potential customers/decision maker or influencer.
• Responds to RFP’s and manages the maintenance of the contracts related to Waste Zero activities.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule based on business needs.
• Travels frequently to various offsite meetings.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Experience in waste industry, recycling programs, community relations, or related field preferred.
• Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting.
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media, communications, and public outreach practices and strategies.
• Project management experience: Ability to prioritize projects, manage stakeholder feedback, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders (especially jurisdictions) while staying true to company values and brand guidelines.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.   

Recology Offers 

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste. 

Recology Benefits May Include 

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program. 

Supplemental Information 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.  

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.  

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.