Food Recovery Manager
Halethorpe, MD
Plant Operations /
Full Time /
On-site
The Maryland Food Recovery Center is seeking an experienced Food Recovery Facility Manager to lead warehouse operations, including staffing, safety, and equipment management. Responsibilities include overseeing material handling, waste processing, and recyclables management; maintaining records for inbound/outbound loads and operational metrics; managing budgets; and implementing process improvements.
This role also involves supervising employee performance, addressing conflicts, and ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient workplace. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and experience managing productive teams in similar warehouse settings.
This will be an on-site position, located at 4701 Trident Ct. Arbutus, MD and will report to the Facility Manager.
Responsibilities
- Follow and enforce all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Oversee safe, efficient operations, including forklift, baler, and other equipment use and maintenance.
- Ensure adherence to and improvement of protocols for receiving, processing, and shipping materials.
- Maintain records for inbound and outbound materials.
- Develop and monitor QA/QC protocols for outbound recyclables.
- Coordinate with downstream recycling facilities, including the Maryland Bioenergy Center, for the transport and acceptance for recyclables.
- Track KPIs, operational data, and financial performance using spreadsheets.
- Help establish budgets and manage expenses within these budgets.
- Manage daily workflow, prioritizing tasks to meet waste removal and recycling goals.
- Analyze and report operational performance, recommending improvements.
- Drive efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives.
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.
- Report safety concerns, equipment issues, and operational discrepancies to management.
Employee Management
- Supervise a team of up to 10 staff.
- Lead interviews and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
- Oversee employee time and attendance for accuracy and compliance.
- Address and resolve internal team conflicts professionally.
- Manage external disputes with drivers, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Train, mentor, and guide staff on best practices, safety, and company standards.
- Resolve operational and personnel issues promptly.
Qualifications & Experience
- 2+ years in a supervisory role within warehouse, industrial, or waste management settings.
- Forklift certification and proficiency in operating forklifts.
- Knowledge of recycling processes, warehouse operations, and related equipment.
- Experience leading teams, training staff, and managing hiring and conflict resolution.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and tracking metrics.
- Ability to analyze performance data and troubleshoot operational issues.
- Commitment to safety standards and maintaining a clean workplace.
- Physical capability to lift 50 pounds and work in varying conditions.
Physical Requirements
- Mobility and Physical Strength:
- Must have the physical strength to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs pounds.
- Capable of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary throughout the shift.
- Hand-eye coordination, attention to safety and detail, and the ability to work efficiently in dynamic environments
- Environmental Conditions:
- Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including exposure to high and low temperatures, humidity, rain, and wind.
- Capable of withstanding unpleasant odors and common food allergens
- Work at Heights and Confined Spaces:
- May need to be harnessed to safely reach areas of the facility for maintenance or inspection, sometimes at heights or in confined spaces.
- Sensory and Communication Requirements:
- Must have adequate vision, hearing, and dexterity to perform duties safely and effectively, with or without assistive devices or accommodations.
- Capable of communicating effectively in an industrial setting to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Additional Physical Requirements:
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary, which may include respiratory protection, gloves, hard hats, and protective clothing.
$25 - $28 an hour
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
