Spec, Productivity

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

Job Description

The Productivity Specialist is a hands-on leader responsible for driving measurable improvements across operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability. This role focuses on developing and executing projects that improve performance across the business, working collaboratively with teams to achieve results without direct authority over them.

Position Responsibilities

• Deliver on productivity goals by identifying opportunities to reduce costs and increase revenue.
• Collaborate with plant and regional teams to develop practical solutions that improve operational performance.
• Drive improvements in key areas such as equipment uptime, throughput, waste handling, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide support and guidance to plants to ensure productivity targets are met, stepping in with recovery plans when needed.
• Track and report measurable results, highlighting cost savings and operational gains to senior leadership.
• Apply lean tools and other process improvement methods to solve problems and sustain results.
• Mentor and coach teams to build a culture of continuous improvement, including supporting Lean Practitioner certifications and training.
• Share successful project outcomes across the organization to replicate results in other areas.
• Act as a positive influence, working safely and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. 

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.