Material Processing Manager

About the Company

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader in the onsite wastewater treatment industry, manufacturing revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone, pipe leachfield, and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS). 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 one of the few that consumes 100% of that resin in finished products. IWT operates some of the largest molding machines and robotics, producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. We hold over 200 patents and compete on innovation.

Responsibilities

• Manage material processing functions (extrusion, grinding, receiving, blending, and internal transfers).
• Ensure a safety and ethical work environment for all team members, fulfilling managerial responsibilities in accordance with IWT’s policies and procedures, including disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintain and improve operational efficiency of processes and equipment in material processing.
• Manage the internal fleet of trucks, trailers, and tankers, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Oversee warehouse inventory, balancing age and health of available material while ensuring inventory accuracy.
• Ensure execution compliance with ISO processes and define new SOPs/WIs for evolving operations.
• Coordinate with production, planning, purchasing, and maintenance to ensure operational continuity.
• Achieve functional KPIs and delegate/define individual KPIs and targets for team members.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for operational use.
• Lead the team, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews per company policy.
• Drive continuous improvement and value creation within material processing through equipment and process updates to achieve operational excellence and cost savings.
• Maintain housekeeping standards inside and outside all facilities.
• Responsible for employee training, development, and retention.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

10 years of relevant experience.

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*.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits

• Retirement 401k program with company match.
• 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 and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*.
• Adoption financial reimbursement*.
• Tuition reimbursement*.
• Voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children).
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.