Compost Operations Manager

Ag 1 Source is looking for a compost operations manager for a well-established company in the PNW to oversee all daily processing of material, supervision of employees, maintaining safety standards, compliance with governmental regulations, and the sales/marketing of end products. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial oriented candidate with a vision for taking a product line to the next level.

What’s in it for you:

• Ability to work directly with company leadership to determine both production and sales direction
• An established and experienced team of procurement, compost production and sales professionals already in place
• Competitive salary and benefits

What you will be doing:

• Oversee all aspects of processing 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 the sales of organic products to landscapers, wholesalers, retailers, farmers, nurseries, and governmental agencies.
• Manage daily processes by monitoring and reporting the status of key services, safety, and equipment.
• Ensure divisional compliance with all OSHA, DOT, city, state, county, and federal regulations.
• Knowledgeable of current organics testing protocols.
• Maintain compliance with facility permits including water regulations.
• 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 facility.
• Monitor Weekly production schedules and budget for labor hours.
• Responsible for managing departmental staffing needs such as hiring, training, and coaching.
• Oversee sales and marketing initiatives related to compost.

A successful candidate for this Compost Operations Manager Role will possess the following:

• Heavy Equipment Operations or Maintenance: 2+ Years
• Composting or Organics: 3+ Years
• Solid Waste Related: 2+ Years
• Management/Supervision: 3+ Years
• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Engineering, Soil Sciences/Agronomy, or other closely related areas of study or 3+ years of experience in composting operations or related fields
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to work in both an individual and team setting
• Prior computer and record keeping experience
• A high level of integrity and work ethic

Compensation: This company offers a competitive salary in the $90,000-$110,000 base range.

Benefits: The company has a competitive medical, dental, vision and 401K match program in addition to a company vehicle.

Desired Location: The successful candidate must reside in, or relocate to the Sprague, WA area, just outside of Spokane.

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*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Compost Operations Manager job.