Director of Plant Operations - Clackamas

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative - Clackamas, OR

Full-time - Senior

Clackamas, OR

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Director of Plant Operations is a senior management position responsible for overseeing the operations of Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative's (OBRC) five processing plants across the state of Oregon. This role is pivotal in providing leadership, support, and strategic vision to plant managers and supervisors. The Director is tasked with planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, administrating, and controlling all plant activities within the organization. A key aspect of this role is ensuring that the physical facilities are aesthetically maintained, operational, and in safe working order. The Director is also responsible for achieving defined objectives by implementing and maintaining production and maintenance benchmarks while ensuring compliance with safety requirements. In this leadership position, the Director of Plant Operations reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of OBRC and collaborates with other director-level managers, the CEO, CFO, and other executive management. The ideal candidate for this role will possess strong leadership qualities and executive presence, along with a proven track record in senior management. The Director will oversee production processes in all five plants, ensuring timely offloading and reloading of route trailers, efficient processing of materials, and effective inventory management. Additionally, the Director will lead production process improvements, monitor and manage budgets, and partner with the COO on strategic planning and equipment design, focusing on capital needs assessment in relation to processing capacity and demand. The role also involves managing staffing levels and compensation within budgetary and efficiency guidelines, overseeing facilities and equipment maintenance, and fostering a positive team culture. The Director is expected to support an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among staff, ensuring that all operations align with OBRC's mission to ensure that no resource goes to waste.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production processes in all five state-wide Oregon plants, including timely offloading and reloading of all route trailers, efficient processing of materials, and inventory management.
• Ensure adherence to safety, employment, and other regulatory requirements in partnership with other departments.
• Lead production process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor and manage budget setting and conduct monthly hands-on management of department-specific profit and loss.
• Partner with the COO to lead strategic planning and equipment design, focusing on capital need assessment related to processing capacity versus demand.
• Manage staffing levels and compensation within budget and efficiency guidelines.
• Oversee facilities and equipment maintenance and improvements for all five Oregon plants.
• Support an atmosphere of teamwork and positive team culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5 to 10 years' plant management experience.
• Continuous demonstrated career growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibilities.
• Proven successful track record of leadership, including leading people, projects, and processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong executive presence and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, meet specified deadlines, adjust to changing priorities, and work independently.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements.
• A current driver's license and acceptable driving history.