Plant Manager (Material Recovery Facility

Plant Manager (Material Recovery Facility | Recycling Operations | $125K–$140K + Bonus)
Location:
Roblin, Ontario (On-site)
Industry:
Recycling / Environmental Services / Manufacturing
Focus:
Plant Operations | Continuous Improvement | Team Leadership
About the Opportunity
Northwest 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
What We're Looking For
Required:
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
Preferred:
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
Who You Are
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
Compensation & Benefits
$125K–$140K base salary
Bonus potential
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more)
Potential relocation support for the right candidate
Why Work With NWTS (Northwest Talent Solutions)
We go beyond job placement—we position you to win.
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
Apply Now
If you're ready to lead a high-impact operation and drive measurable results in a
mission-critical, sustainability-focused environment
, we want to connect with you.
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