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Recycling Maintenance Manager Job in Columbus, Ohio US

Recycling Maintenance Manager

Rumpke Of Ohio Inc - Columbus, OH

Posted: 12/23/2025 - Expires: 3/23/2026

Job ID: 293026098

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Job Description

Description
*Flexible Shift*

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Recycling Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of plant equipment and systems to ensure maximum production of quantity and quality while supporting the Company's policies, goals, and objectives. This position oversees all levels of preventative maintenance in a multi-shift Recycling Operation. The Recycling Maintenance Manager is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of the industrial maintenance department, resources, and employees to ensure company strategic initiatives are consistently met.

Responsibilities of Position:


Manage industrial maintenance operations safely and enforce all safety standards in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
Oversee all maintenance-related duties including, but not limited to, fabrication and repair of conveyor systems, repairs to industrial balers, disc screen systems, and other plant production equipment
Oversee all maintenance-related duties for buildings and facilities
Manage all aspects of inventory control including PM schedules, hot work permits, and ordering of supplies and equipment, spare parts, maintenance supplies, etc.
Manage spending against budget in relation to changes in production volumes
Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the recycling processing industry, with emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventative maintenance/predictive maintenance to ensure a minimum of 95% uptime on all plant processing equipment
Maintain a computerized maintenance management system for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment
Ensure that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner
Communicate regularly with all maintenance technicians, operations, and service contractors to ensure good two-way communication and resolution of maintenance issues
Initiate and complete projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs
Track, analyze, and improve key maintenance metrics such as asset utilization, maintenance costs, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
Implement programs and procedures required to ensure shop compliance related to housekeeping and cleanliness
Perform other duties as assigned



Supervisory Responsibility:


This position will manage 6-10 employees
This position will not oversee and direct other managers



Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:


Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to clearly articulate the pros and cons of various technologies and platforms
Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to perform a detailed analysis of business problems and technical environments and use this in designing the solution
Ability to estimate the financial impact of individual solution architecture alternatives
Ability to provide accurate estimates for tasks and project activity
Ability to work independently, prioritize own tasks, and tasks of others



Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:


5+ years of successful experience in a management required
Knowledge of the recycling industry preferred



Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:


Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs
Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
Frequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
Occasionally climbing and/or balancing
Occasionally sitting
Frequently standing/walking



Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:


Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
Exposure to residential and commercial waste
Ability to travel between offices, as required
Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Valid driver's license (if applicable)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language



This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Relevant field (preferred)
High School (required)
General Education Diploma (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
No school grade completed
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
85809769
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: 5