Material Recovery & Transfer Station Manager

Overview

As a key leader at WM’s Moreno Valley Transfer Station and Construction & Demolition Facility, the Material Recovery & Transfer Station (MRF) Manager drives operational excellence by ensuring a safe, efficient, and high‑performing facility grounded in our Mission to Zero standards. This role provides strong people leadership by selecting, developing, coaching, and empowering employees to build an engaged, safety‑focused, high‑performing team.

In overseeing all day‑to‑day operations, the manager optimizes throughput, reduces turnaround times, and manages costs, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. With a commitment to service, innovation, and environmental responsibility, the MRF Manager II plays an essential role in delivering reliable, sustainable operations that reflect WM’s core values and support exceptional customer service.

• Ensures smooth operation of site, including gatehouse, sorting, loading.
• Minimizes handling and operational costs.
• Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of sight.
• Regularly proposes means of operational improvement.
• Acts as a liaison where necessary for community relationships.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Submits reasonable budget information and analyzes data versus year-to-date data and prior year budget.
• Assists in creating a positive team‑oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the MRF through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
• Oversees personnel needs of the Transfer Station including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

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• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Industrial Engineering, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree.
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 7 years of previous work experience (in addition to education requirements).
• Preferred Qualifications
• Waste Industry, Recycling, Or Material Recovery Experience Preferred

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Office:
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $100,. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

Benefits
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At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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