General Manager

At The Wilmington Group, we are One Trusted Partner transforming waste and recycling into value through innovative solutions, exceptional service, and sustainability. Our people make that mission possible. We believe that attracting and developing talented individuals who share our commitment to being safe, trustworthy, passionate, and respectful is the foundation of our success. Whether you work in our facilities, in the field, or in an office, you will be part of a team making a real impact for our customers and communities. Ready to build a meaningful career with us? Apply here, or join our Talent Community to hear about new opportunities first. Join our Talent Community The Opportunity: The General Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for daily oversight of total plant operations and plant financial success. This role is responsible for management of all facility operations including Safety, Staffing, Production, Financial, Environmental, Maintenance, Quality, Growth, Asset Management, Performance Excellence, and Inventory Management. The General Manager will oversee the Operations, Logistics, and Sales teams. This position reports to the VP, Plant Operations. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required. Travel Requirements: up to 10%. How you will make an impact: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily: Personally demonstrate and cultivate a “Safety Is a Part of Everything We Do” culture in the plant Continuously coach the importance of company safety processes, and how every teammate benefits from a safe working environment Ensure Safety guidelines are followed to include Near Miss Reporting, High Risk Task Reporting, Near Miss Reporting, Incident investigation, and root cause analysis. Ensure monthly Safety Compliance and Training is completed to adhere to the RMR Safety Management System. Utilization of Performance excellence in Leadership, analysis, strategic planning, customer/supplier focus, workforce focus, operations focus, and importance of results. Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards Utilization of Performance excellence in Leadership, analysis, strategic planning, customer/supplier focus, workforce focus, operations focus, and importance of results. Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards Manage staffing and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expense to achieve daily efficiency goals Full P&L Responsibilities Asset Management What you need to succeed: High school diploma required with progressive high-level training in recycling and/or manufacturing industries 7+ years’ experience leading plant operations OR recycling plant operations OR industrial manufacturing operations Leadership / Supervisory experience a must. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Previous experience in the recycling industry preferred. Previous General Manager experience preferred. Advanced understanding of Safety/OSHA regulation and programs Required Skills & Competencies: The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas: Effective negotiating skills Ability to operate with the supplier / customer's best interest in mind Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, and Outlook) Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals, and safety training Familiarity with plant office functions and Office Manager responsibilitie…

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