National Recycling Director
Company Description
Northstar Recycling is a full-service, vendor-agnostic waste and recycling partner trusted by leading manufacturers to reduce landfill use and capture measurable business value. The company manages all waste streams—including landfill, recycling, hazardous, and specialty materials—across every facility through a single point of contact, delivering enterprise-level visibility, cost savings, and stronger ESG performance. Its asset-light model allows for highly customized programs tailored to each client’s operational and sustainability goals. Northstar’s actionable, auditable data supports better decision-making in both operations and sustainability initiatives. With five generations of recycling expertise, the organization focuses on delivering proven results and long-term partnerships. Role Description The National Recycling Director is a full-time, remote role responsible for overseeing recycling and waste diversion strategies across a national portfolio of manufacturing clients. This role leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of customized recycling programs, ensuring alignment with client operational requirements and ESG goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing waste stream data, identifying optimization opportunities, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, and presenting program performance and recommendations to client stakeholders. The National Recycling Director will establish best practices, standardize processes, and support sales and account management teams with technical expertise on recycling solutions. This role also monitors regulatory trends, industry innovations, and market dynamics to inform strategy and maintain Northstar’s position as a trusted partner.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in recycling, waste management, or environmental services, with a strong understanding of landfill diversion and circular economy principles. Proven experience in developing and managing multi-site or national programs, including data-driven performance analysis and reporting to senior stakeholders. Strong skills in cross-functional collaboration, vendor relationship management, and negotiation to implement customized and cost-effective recycling solutions. Ability to interpret and apply relevant environmental regulations, ESG frameworks, and industry standards to client programs and internal practices. Advanced analytical skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets, dashboards, and reporting tools to evaluate waste streams and identify optimization opportunities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring team members, driving process improvements, and managing projects to completion in a remote environment. Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Engineering, or a related field; relevant advanced degree or certifications (e.g., LEED, TRUE, ISRI) are a plus. Experience working with manufacturing clients or industrial operations and familiarity with ESG reporting requirements is highly beneficial. Comfort with remote work technologies, willingness to travel domestically as needed, and