Manager - Executive Vice President

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Executive Vice President

Chantilly, VA

MUST:

Executive Vice President

7+ years of senior leadership experience in recycling, industrial operations, manufacturing, or related environments (e.g., automotive, electronics, aerospace, or military)

An ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in downstream recycling ecosystems, including audit practices, commodity recovery, and backend processing systems

Proven success owning P&L and delivering strong financial performance

Deep understanding of material recovery processes, commodities markets, and operational workflows

Demonstrated ability to scale operations and improve efficiency in complex environments

Strong track record building and leading high-performing teams

Are a builder who thrives on creating structure, scaling operations, and driving measurable results

Lead from the front, but comfortable on the floor and in the data

Bring both strategic thinking and execution intensity

DUTIES:

The Executive Vice President of Recycling is the visionary and operational leader responsible for building, scaling, and optimizing recycling division into a high-performing, revenue-generating engine

This leader brings a relentless focus on operational excellence, material recovery optimization, and continuous improvement, along with the ability to scale systems, teams, and performance in a rapidly growing environment

This expertise enables them to drive immediate impact, strengthen downstream accountability, and maximize value recovery from day one

Build and execute a bold vision recycling division aligned with aggressive growth goals

Own P&L performance, driving revenue expansion, cost optimization, and margin improvement

Identify and unlock new revenue streams across commodity recovery, resale channels, and process innovation

Build the operational infrastructure required to scale a high-volume, high-throughput recycling operation

Operational Excellence

Design and implement best-in-class processes for sorting, disassembly, and material recovery

Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase speed, efficiency, and output

Establish and exceed KPIs across recovery rates, throughput, and operational performance

Evaluate and deploy technologies (automation, AI-driven sorting, material tracking) to improve yield and accuracy

Maximize recovery value across all commodity streams through disciplined process design and execution

Build and optimize downstream partner relationships (smelters, refiners, processors) to improve pricing, yield, and accountability

Establish and enforce downstream audit practices, ensuring transparency, compliance, and verification of recovery outcomes

Develop standardized methodologies for measuring recovery and reconciling internal data with downstream processor assays

Identify and eliminate value leakage across the recycling lifecycle

Operational Infrastructure

Design and implement backend systems that support accurate tracking of material intake, processing, yield, and financial recovery

Evaluate current system limitations and implement solutions that support a high-volume ( "mega-shredding ) operation

Build data visibility that enables real-time decision-making and operational accountability

Leadership and Alignment

Build and lead a high-performing, accountable recycling operations team

Instill a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement

Partner closely with EVP of ITAD, EVP of Service, and executive leadership to align operations across the business

Integrity and Compliance

Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and data security standards (R2v3, NAID AAA, ISO, etc.)

Maintain rigorous chain-of-custody and downstream accountability standards

Build a closed-loop, ethical recycling ecosystem grounded in transparency and trust

Position as a leader in responsible, high-integrity IT asset disposition

*Progression Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.* #INDPRO