Plant Manager (Material Recovery Facility
Northwest Talent Solutions LLC
- Roblin, ON
- $125,000-140,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Industry: Recycling / Environmental Services / Manufacturing
Focus: Plant Operations | Continuous Improvement | Team LeadershipAbout the OpportunityNorthwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is partnering with a leading environmental and sustainability-focused organization to hire a Plant Manager for a high-volume Material Recovery Facility (MRF).This is a hands-on leadership role where you will own the full operational performance of the facility—including safety, cost, throughput, team leadership, and continuous improvement.If you are a visible, decisive leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to drive both people and performance, this is a high-impact opportunity.What You'll Own
- Lead day-to-day operations across:
- Sorting, loading, and site flow
- Equipment performance and uptime
- Cost control and operational efficiency
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives:
- Reduce downtime
- Improve throughput and turnaround times
- Optimize labor and equipment utilization
- Build and lead high-performing teams:
- Direct leadership of supervisors
- Oversight of ~40–50 frontline employees
- Maintain a safety-first culture aligned with strict operational standards
- Analyze operational data and performance metrics to drive decisions
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including community relationships
- 7+ years of experience in plant operations, manufacturing, recycling, or industrial environments
- Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure, fast-paced operations
- Strong experience in:
- Operational efficiency and cost management
- Continuous improvement (Lean, process optimization, waste reduction)
- Ability to lead both supervisors and frontline teams effectively
- Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience
- Experience in Material Recovery Facilities (MRF), waste management, or recycling operations
- Strong background in data-driven operations and KPI management
- Demonstrated success improving throughput, uptime, and labor efficiency
- A hands-on leader—visible on the floor, not behind a desk
- Calm, decisive, and solutions-oriented under pressure
- Highly accountable with strong ownership mindset
- Skilled at motivating teams and driving performance
- Able to balance people leadership with operational discipline
- $125K–$140K base salary
- Bonus potential
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more)
- Potential relocation support for the right candidate
- Specialists in industrial & plant leadership roles
- Fast-track hiring process – direct client alignment and quick feedback
- High-touch candidate advocacy – we represent you strategically
- AI + expert recruiting approach – surfacing opportunities others miss
- Focus on long-term career growth and leadership alignment
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