Plant Manager (New Hill)

Make a Real Impact with McGill Environmental Systems

At McGill, our purpose is to rebuild the soils that support life on our planet. We turn biodegradable waste into high-quality compost that restores depleted soils while supporting a cleaner, greener future. Using advanced composting technology, we safely and reliably handle a wide range of organic materials—creating environmental solutions that benefit people, the planet, and the economy.

Guided by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Accountability, and Collaboration , we foster a culture of continuous improvement and are committed to providing a safe, empowering, and rewarding workplace.

Purpose of the Role

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production of high-quality compost products. Reporting to the Director of Plant Operations, this role translates operational direction into daily actions on the plant floor by leading frontline teams, coordinating production and maintenance activities, and serving as the site-level leader for safety, quality, and workforce development.

How You Make an Impact

As Plant Manager, you are the operational heartbeat of the facility. By managing daily production activities, overseeing equipment readiness, and coaching frontline leaders and operators, you ensure production goals are met while maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality. Your hands-on leadership directly enables operational consistency, team capability, and continuous improvement at the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily plant operations, including scheduling production activities and managing incoming material volumes in alignment with direction from the Director of Plant Operations.
• Serve as the on-site leader for safety by enforcing company EHS policies, responding to incidents, and ensuring required training and certifications for equipment operators.
• Drive production targets by monitoring shift performance, adjusting staffing or workflows as needed, and escalating issues or constraints to the Director of Plant Operations.
• Oversee daily equipment condition and readiness, ensuring inspections, greasing, and preventative maintenance activities are completed to standard.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and external contractors to support predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and permits, supporting audits, inspections, and documentation as directed.
• Supervise, train, and develop production employees, including onboarding new team members and delivering hands-on instruction in safety, equipment operation, and composting fundamentals.
• Partner with the Director of Plant Operations to coach and develop Shift Leads, using performance outcomes and engagement as key success indicators.
• Manage shift schedules and personnel assignments to ensure adequate coverage for production needs, vacations, and extended absences.
• Act as the facility point of contact for product quality, inventory status, and material or amendment needs.
• Promote organization, visual management, and efficient workflow across the facility, identifying improvement opportunities and sharing recommendations with the Director of Plant Operations.
• Support cost control efforts at the site level and operate with awareness of expense management and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to eight years of progressive experience in plant, production, or operations leadership, preferably in composting, manufacturing, agriculture, or waste-related industries.
• Strong working knowledge of equipment operations, safety protocols, and production workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and WasteWorks or similar operational systems.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain Certified Compost Operations Manager (CCOM) certification.

Success Profile

To be successful in this role, the Plant Manager will demonstrate:

• Operational Execution: Consistent achievement of daily and weekly production targets while maintaining product quality standards.
• Safety Leadership: Visible commitment to safety, proactive incident reporting, and strong adherence to environmental and regulatory requirements.
• People Development: Effective onboarding, training, and coaching of operators and Shift Leads to build a capable and engaged workforce.
• Equipment Reliability: Established routines for inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repair coordination that support uptime and efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Initiative in identifying workflow, organization, and process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, and use hands and arms to operate tools, equipment, and materials. The role frequently involves climbing, bending, stooping, and working on uneven terrain. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with or without assistance. Outdoor work and exposure to varying weather conditions should be expected. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor facility environments. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, mud, loud noise, strong odors, heavy equipment, and extreme weather conditions. Terrain may be uneven or shifting. PPE including safety footwear, high‑visibility apparel, gloves, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection is required.

At McGill Environmental Systems, we offer competitive benefits.

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• medical
• dental
• vision
• tuition reimbursement,
• competitive pay rates
• PTO
• Health Savings Account.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The McGill Environmental Systems Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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