Material Processing Manager

Overview

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE).

The majority of our products are produced almost entirely from recycled resins. Infiltrator’s recycling operation is among the country’s top twenty producers / consumers of recycled resins and among only a few of whom consume 100% of that resin in the finished products produced. Infiltrator operates some of largest molding machines and robotics producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT has always and continues to compete on innovation; we hold over 200 patents.

Responsibilities

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a strong operations leader to run Material Processing and build on the great foundation already in place. This role owns extrusion, grinding, material receiving & warehousing, blending, internal transfers and internal fleet performance. The right candidate will continue to strengthen a safe, disciplined, high-performing operation with strong accountability, urgency, and measurable improvement in throughput, cost, inventory accuracy, reliability, and team execution. This is a fast-paced role with multiple touchpoint across various function within the organization for ensuring operational continuity.

Job Description:

• Manage material processing functions (extrusion, grinding, receiving, blending and internal transfers)
• Ensure a safety and ethical work environment for all team members. Fulfills managerial responsibilities in accordance with IWT’s policy and procedures, including executing disciplinary actions as needed
• Responsible for maintaining and improving operational efficiency of processes and equipment in material processing
• Manage internal fleet of trucks, trailers and tankers, including PMs, repairs and replacements
• Responsible for managing inventory in the warehouse, balancing age and health of available material while ensuring inventory accuracy
• Ensure execution compliance as per ISO processes defined and define new SOPs/WIs needed for the evolving operation
• Coordinate with production, planning, purchasing & maintenance to ensure operational continuity
• Responsible for achieving function KPIs as defined. Also holding the team responsible by delegating/defining KPIs and targets for individual team members
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly metrics for use across the operation
• Leads the team, providing feedback and perform performance reviews per company policy
• Responsible for continuous improvement/value creation within material processing function by through equipment and/or processes updates to achieve operational excellence and cost savings on an ongoing basis
• Maintain housekeeping standards inside and outside of all facilities
• Responsible for employee training, development and retention

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing processes, warehousing and logistics
• Demonstrate ability to lead and manage staff
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Education:

• 10-year relative experience

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.