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Manager, Recycling Depot – Vancouver
Starting with scrap metal over 100 years ago, Regional Recycling is a 5-Star operation with 8 One Stop Recycling Depots throughout the Lower Mainland, Whistler and Nanaimo. We operate modern, efficient and environmentally-sound facilities and provide expertise in recycling bottles/cans/plastics, electronics, metals, and more! We are a family owned business with strong ties and commitments to the communities we serve. Health and safety are top priorities for our staff and customers. Our vision is simply to elevate the evolution of recycling.
Join the Regional Recycling team as Manager in one of our largest and busiest Recycling Centres and help us contribute to making our environment a cleaner, better place.
As a Depot Manager, your overall priority is to ensure compliance of all Recycling Industry Operating
Standards (RIOS) and sustain a safe, clean, organized, successful and efficiently run depot and providing high level customer service.
As a People Manager, your strengths lie in hiring, training, developing, mentoring and leading an engaged and diverse group of individuals to provide excellent customer service, work as a team and contribute to a safe, clean and respectful environment.
Core Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to)
− Security of building, personnel, and company assets
− Training and monitoring staff on RIOS including preventative equipment maintenance
− Providing, promoting and training staff on excellent customer service
− Keeping up to date on and promoting Regional’s various recycling programs
- Corporate & Business Development
− Elevate operations and profitability
− Build and sustain relationships with customers and the community
− Inventory management. Coordinate supplies and shipping with Transporters
– Maintain a clean and organized depot ensuring product is received, processed and moved out in a timely and efficient manner.
- Recruitment/Training/Development
− Hire, train, develop, mentor, engage and motivate staff, and promote teamwork
- Financial/Accounting/Administrative
− Follow protocols for all accounting and finance processes and reporting requirements
− Administrative file management, documentation and data entry
Qualifications:
- Post-Secondary courses in business, management, or related disciplines are an asset.
- Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in a similar management role. Recycling, manufacturing or warehouse operations experience is highly preferred.
- Proven track record for leading and motivating staff to rise to their potential.
- Demonstrated ability to promote and participate in a team environment.
- Strong business sense and business development skills.
- Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking, solution focused and conflict resolution skills.
- High level of understanding and application of industry regulations, laws, and standards (e.g. RIOS), with an emphasis on safety and compliance.
- Mechanical aptitude including preventative maintenance on basic warehouse equipment.
- Good computer, administrative, accounting, record keeping and file management skills.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.
- Has or obtains within 6 months of hire, Forklift Operators Certificate
- Additional certifications: St. John’s Industrial First Aid, WHMIS, TDG, are preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours/days including weekends as required.
- A vehicle, valid driver license and a clear driving record are preferred.
- Physically fit with the ability to stand for long periods of time and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
( NOTE: this role spends much time working alongside staff on the floor, both indoors and out and in all weather conditions)
Our Vancouver Depot is one of our largest centres and receives and processes very high volumes of product. A high degree of planning and organization and the ability to train and motivate staff to work as a team in all areas is key to the success of this role.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by August 21, 2022.
We thank all applicants for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Applicants who previously applied need not re-apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Application deadline: 2022-08-21
