Plant Manager

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

Location: Joplin, Missouri

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Arcwood?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers' waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.
• Growth Opportunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, Always.
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.

Our Vision: Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry. We put our customers first and deliver agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions. We commit to nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach. EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating). With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. This exciting ownership positions us for continued impacts and growth in the future.

Plant Manager
As the Plant Manager you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our Joplin, Missouri facility, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, optimizing productivity and efficiency, managing resources and maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment.

This position requires a passion for excellence, a commitment to safety, and the ability to inspire and lead a dedicated team. Success in this role will be measured by improving operational efficiency, adherence to safety standards, positive business outcomes, and overall improvement of employee satisfaction and retention.

Essential Functions & Requirements:

Safety & Compliance

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Implements and enforces safety and environmental protocols to protect employees, the community and the environment
• Ensures strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations concerning safety, environmental and operational processes
• Develops and maintains a Safe & Compliant or Not At All culture at all levels of the organization, ensuring operational management takes equal responsibility for safety alongside safety professionals and operators
• Identifies and mitigates operational safety risks by implementing engineering and administrative controls
• Leads risk management efforts to address and reduce safety and environmental hazards

Operational Excellence

• Oversees the entire operations of the facility, including waste handling, emissions controls, and burning processes, ensuring high-quality outputs with minimal environmental impact
• Drives monthly productivity meetings with team to develop a list of projects that will improve efficiency and reduce costs to ultimately offset inflation
• Manages maintenance schedules to prevent downtime, maintain safe working conditions, and optimize equipment lifespan
• Identifies and implements process improvement opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness, sustainability, and profitability, utilizing Lean methodologies and tracking KPIs
• Leads daily operations meetings that review shift productivity to goals using the above Lean methodologies and KPIs
• Fosters strong community relations and collaboration with internal departments (e.g. Sales, Customer Experience, Transportation, Billing) to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction

Financial Management

• Develops and distributes financial and operational goals to improve profitability and performance
• Collects and analyzes financial or operational data to identify obstacles and improve outcomes
• Manages budgets, resource allocation and inventory to optimize operation efficiencies and minimize costs
• Creates and implements strategies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and drive profitability

Leadership & Decision-Making

• Cultivates a team culture aligned with the Company's values, focusing on safety, regulatory compliance and profitable growth
• Provides leadership and guidance to operational staff, fostering a positive work environment, and promoting professional development
• Establishes clear performance expectations and holds team members accountable, providing regular coaching and feedback
• Leads a diverse team to solve complex problems independently, ensuring team members' growth and success with direct supervision
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or business (required)

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in operational leadership in environmental services, chemicals, or industrial operations (required)
• Expertise in combustion, air pollution control, environmental permits and chemistry (preferred)
• Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management programs (preferred)

Critical Success Factors: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achieving cost budgets that off-set inflation year-over-year
• Growth in throughput while maintaining safety and environmental compliance
• Successful execution of CAPEX projects in a timely and cost-efficient manner
• Developing a 'leadership at all levels' approach in safety, with 100% employee participation
• Developing a 'reliability culture' that increases operational uptime and reduces unplanned events

Competencies:

• Deep understanding of the industry and a strong commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions to achieve Company goals
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven ability to motivate and influence others; skilled in coaching and managing performance to drive individual and team success
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and drive improvement initiatives
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the essential functions and requirements of this role
  
  

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity:
Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

A post-offer drug screen will be required.