Team Lead, Recycling Materials Audit Napanee, ON, On-Site

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager National Material Quality the Lead Material Quality - ON is responsible to oversee the field level execution of the auditing and monitoring activities that Circular Materials (CM) will be carrying out at various points in the process of collecting and processing recyclable materials.

The position is based in Napanee Ontario and requires travel within the province. In this role the Lead will ensure adherence to sampling audit and health and safety protocols supervise audit team staff and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops a thorough understanding of CMs sampling auditing and monitoring protocols and procedures.
• Supervises CM audit teams in support of the execution of sampling auditing and monitoring plans and:
  • Ensures the audit team is undertaking work safely and in accordance with CM and facility Health & Safety protocols
  • Ensures audit team members are following audit protocols and procedures correctly consistently and efficiently
  • Ensures the audit deliverables are met in a timely fashion
  • Fosters a positive working environment
  • Ensures the audit facilities are maintained in clean and safe state
  • Oversees the day-to-day management of audit team scheduling and
  • Maintains integrity of audit data collection recording and reporting.
• Participates in the execution of sampling auditing and monitoring plans which may include:
  • Coordinating the collection of samples of inbound and outbound materials at pre-conditioning facilities
  • Auditing (i.e. sorting for composition analysis) of pre- and post-processed Blue Box materials and residual materials at post-collection partner facilities and/or dedicated audit facilities
  • Observation of audits undertaken by stakeholders and
  • Testing and refinement of auditing protocols and plans.
• Represents CM in a professional manner inside and outside of CM audit facilities.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Diploma or Degree in environmental field or relevant experience.
• Continuing education or professional development in communications data management or project management is an asset.
• Direct experience or knowledge of Blue Box recycling programs stewardship programs or related field is an asset.

Experience

• 1 years waste and recycling auditing experience.
• Previous supervisory experience or relevant leadership skills is preferred.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on information accuracy.
• Ability to motivate others in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Competent working with numbers.
• This role involves physical work (e.g. standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 50lbs).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly with Excel SharePoint Teams and Jira.
• Comfortable with written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to relay analytical observations.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week.
• This role requires field work. As a result the hours of operation 8:00 am to 4:00 pm ET must be covered.
• Extra or flexible hours may be required on occasion. The job demands that the incumbent have a flexible work schedule with periods of uneven workload. This role may involve overnight travel to sites throughout ON.
• Remote and Field Work is required to attend on-site field studies and in-person meetings when needed.
• This role is primarily field based and requires travel to stakeholder sites (such as PCFs audit facilities transfer stations).
• A valid Drivers license is required and comprehensive vehicle insurance is required.
• Based in the Cambridge area in Ontario with the ability to travel within the province.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national producer-led not for profit organization that supports producers in meeting their obligations under extended producer responsibility regulations across Canada. We are committed to building efficient and effective recycling systems to minimize waste and ensure materials are reused again and again. Through the support of our founders and member producers Circular Materials is implementing a national harmonized approach focused on improving recovery rates meeting the needs and expectations of consumers and protecting the natural environment.

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity accordance with the Accessible Canada Act 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials throughout the recruitment selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities upon request by emailing to . This email is only used for accommodation requests.

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