Regional VP - Sapphire Americas

Description

• Develop and update strategic regional plans to boost use of industrial and municipal waste, optimizing costs and supporting landfill diversion and GHG reduction.
• Collaborates with Plants and Environment for AFR permitting strategy.
• Collaborate with AFR Task Force on technical assessments and site compliance.
• Highlights AFR's role in business sustainability and waste diversion, addressing stakeholder concerns about GHG emissions.
• Oversee AFR budgeting, forecasting, and usage at the plant level.
• Supports Americas Cement AFR development and investment planning.
• Adopts a proactive approach: “Inform me of available waste; our AFR network will find a use.”
• Ensures regulatory compliance and support CAPEX requests for AFR systems.
• Manages AFR business P&L for the region.
• Increases Gross Value Added ($ GAV) from alternative fuels and materials.
• Implement new waste processing technologies for co- and pre-processing operations.
• Identifies and engages in new waste generators and processors continuously.
• Assess AFR markets and competitors in North America regularly.
• Maximizes tip fees and manage supplier/partner performance in the AFR value chain.
• Develops AFR commercial programs leveraging Procurement.
• Shares AFR practices across Americas Cement plants and partners.
• Contributes to AFR reference documents and knowledge management.
• Identifies ARM sourcing opportunities with Mining & Reserves and Procurement.
• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Tracks and reports AFR KPIs and performance initiatives.
• Works with plant operations to remove barriers to AFR use.
• Plans industrial CAPEX investments for AFR growth.
• Works with Procurement to negotiate and finalize AFR contracts.
• Monitors environmental laws for AFR market opportunities.
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with industrial waste generators.
• Helps develop AFR safety policy and programs; advise on safety standards.
• Expands into pre-processing to enhance AFR offerings and value for local waste generators.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in material recycling operations, waste to energy or CleanTech industry, with a strong emphasis on business development, strategic planning, and business management Industrial manufacturing operation. Experience in a regulated environment
• Minimum 3 years of Progressive experience in accounting, budgeting, and planning.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate teams to achieve high performance.
• Proficient in use of computers, Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Word
• Ability to work in a transversal organization and as part of a network.
• Drives AFR KPIs (AF%, $/mmBTU, $ GAV).
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Domestic and International travel is up to 50%.
• Ability to effectively share knowledge and mentor others.
• Ability to work in conjunction with and collaborate with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Spanish or/and French is an asset)
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in parallel to the conclusion.
• Ability to demonstrate composure and sound judgement under pressure while maintaining focus on priorities.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of assignments and ensure tasks are completed.
• Minimum 4 Year – Bachelor's Degree in engineering, finance or other related fields.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.

Benefits

• **Employee Assistance Program**
• Highly competitive base pay
• Health and wellness programs
• **Retirement Plan**
• **Life Insurance**
• **Disability Pay**
• **Tuition Reimbursement**
• Group retirement savings program
• **Dental Insurance**
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• **Vision Insurance**
• **Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays**
• **Growth Opportunities and more!**
• **Health Insurance**

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance