Roles and tasks of the Recycling Centre Manager
The role and tasks of a Recycling Centre Manager are many and complex. They must act like business leaders and make strategic decisions about recycling activities. Here is a list of the main responsibilities of a Recycling Centre Manager:
- Managing the staff and activities of the recycling centre. This includes managing stock and human resources, developing staff skills, recruiting new staff, etc.
- Develop strategies to improve the recycling process. This may include developing a recycling policy, implementing collection and sorting procedures, improving the supply chain and developing awareness campaigns.
- Take initiatives to promote recycling and good environmental practice. This includes developing recycled products, implementing awareness-raising programmes and participating in trade events.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of recycling and waste management programmes. This may include staff training, the development of new technologies and waste management tools, and the development of long-term waste management plans.
- Managing the budget and financial administration of the recycling centre. This may include managing bank accounts, monitoring expenditure, developing budgets and funding plans, and preparing financial reports.
- Monitoring progress and evaluating performance. This may include collecting and monitoring data, analysing results and developing improvement plans.
- The Recycling Centre Manager must be able to effectively manage the activities and staff of the Recycling Centre.
Salary and career development of a Recycling Centre Manager
The salary of a Recycling Centre Manager can vary considerably depending on their experience and the sector in which they work. In France, the gross annual salary of a recycling centre manager can vary as follows, depending on years of experience:
- 0 to 2 years: €21,500 to €30,500
- 2 to 5 years: €29,000 to €39,000
- 5 to 10 years: from €39,500 to €47,000
- 10 to 15 years: from €48,000 to €54,500
- Over 15 years: €55,000 to €65,000
Recycling centre managers can also develop their careers by specialising in different areas. Here are 5 possible careers offered by the recycling centre:
- Recycling project manager: managing and developing recycling and waste collection projects;
- Environmental economist: analysing the costs and environmental impact of activities linked to the recycling centre;
- Recycling centre manager: organise and manage recycling operations;
- Quality manager: assesses and controls the quality of products and services produced by the recycling centre;
- Recycling trainer: train staff and raise their awareness of good recycling practices.
