POSTION: Compost Operations Manager
LOCATION: Northern Recycling, LLC, 44692 County Road 28H, Woodland, CA 95776
REPORTS TO: General Manager, Resource Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
JOB TYPE: Full-time
WORKPLACE TYPE: On-Site
SALARY: $80,000 - $100,000 yearly salary, depending on experience
START DATE: Spring 2023 – flexible start date, preferably as soon as possible
Job Summary
Northern Recycling, LLC is currently seeking a Compost Operations Manager to join our Operations Team. We are seeking a candidate with experience and knowledge managing all aspects of composting operations, including but not limited to organics pre and post processing, daily material processing, supervision of employees, maintaining safety standards, and compliance with environmental and governmental regulations.
This position will assist the Resource Manager, General Manager, and Site Foreman with overseeing all aspects of the compost facility located at the Yolo County Central Landfill (YCCL). This includes two onsite compost facilities: compost facility 1 (CF1) which consists of an anerobic digester, and compost facility 2 (CF2) which is a recently developed state-of-the-art covered aerated static pile (CASP) facility. The primary role of this position is to manage the day-to-day operations at CF1 and CF2, including supervision of the compost equipment operators, and to ensure material is being processed efficiently and to all operating best management practices (BMPs). The Compost Operations Manager may also assist with maintaining compliance with environmental regulatory standards and interacting with regulatory bodies, including but not limited to the Yolo Solano Air Quality Management District (YSAQMD), the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (CVRWQCB), CalRecycle and the Yolo County Local Enforcement Agency (LEA). This position will provide support to the Resource Manager and General Manager and may be given additional tasks, projects, and responsibilities.
About Northern Recycling, LLC
Northern Recycling provides construction and demolition processing and recycles green material, food waste, wood waste, and agricultural waste to create compost, mulch, and biomass fuel. Northern Recycling, LLC was founded in 2008 by four families, whom together, have over 320 years of experience in the waste industry. Our families have roots in waste management, dating back to the early 1900s when garbage collection services were provided by horse-drawn cart and salvageable food scraps were used to feed pigs and chickens. Northern Recycling began its operations in Zamora, California with just four employees, and in four short years was processing just shy of 100,000 tons per year. In 2022, Northern Recycling opened a brand new, state-of-the-art covered aerated static pile (CASP) composting facility, expanding the region’s composting capacity by over 100,000 tons per year. Northern Recycling has grown to 30+ employees and now manages close to 200,000 tons of organic material per year, accepting material from Yolo County, the City of Fairfield, Napa County, Sacramento City and County, the City of Folsom, the City of El Dorado Hills, Cal Waste, and Paradise County. We are proud to transition from traditional windrow composting to a highly advanced CASP system where we can compost more efficiently, reduce air emissions, and create high quality compost for the community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of pre- and post- processing of organic material delivered to the facility
- Managing company employees and resources throughout the entire processing cycle, from receiving material to final sale and delivery to customers
- Manage daily processes by monitoring and reporting the status of key services, safety, and equipment
- Maintain compliance with facility permits including, but not limited to, YSAQMD, CVRWQCB, LEA, and CalRecycle regulations
- Interact with YCCL staff and maintain knowledge of YCCL contract requirements
- Ensure product quality programs are followed and processing standards are met
- Achieve productivity and throughput standards through staff training and process planning
- Oversee operational staff for the compost facilities
- Responsible for managing departmental staffing needs such as hiring, training, and coaching employees
- Coordinates with other departments to improve operational efficiencies
- Monitor and report inbound/outbound tonnages and inventories
- Assist with sales and marketing initiatives related to compost products
- Implement company guidelines and initiatives with team members
- Ensuring, implementing and following all safety principles and precautions applicable to onsite operations
The above information is representative of the work performed in this position, however it is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Soil Sciences/Agronomy, or other closely related areas of study or 3+ years of prior work experience in related field
- 2+ years of experience in the waste industry, composting / organics industry, or other related field
- 2+ years of experience with management / supervision
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required
Physical Requirements
- Climb up and down compost piles frequently and travel across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces at the facility
- Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements
- Work at heights greater than ten feet
- Ability to lift 50 + pounds
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position is located at a recycling/transfer station that processes recyclable materials including wood and yard waste, which generates outside noise and air borne particles.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Occasional travel may be required (in particular to affiliated site in Napa County).
- Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required.
Perks & Benefits
- Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Competitive pay
- Development & growth opportunities
- Company Wellness Program
Comments
- This Job Description is intended to specify each position’s unique duties and qualifications, which are in addition to all general Northern Recycling’s requirements.
Northern Recycling, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.