Eric Knorr
Putnam Valley,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented professional driving operational success through effective management of high-volume facilities. Proven track record in optimizing processes and enhancing team performance to achieve revenue growth and operational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Circular Services
NYC Metro Area, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Sourced new revenue opportunities and expanded MRF contracts with municipal partners
- Structured and reviewed RFPs, bids, and collective bargaining agreements to align with strategic goals
- Managed MRF operations across multiple locations during coverage gaps to ensure continuity of service
Vice President, Customer Relations
Weitsman Recycling
NY & PA
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed commercial accounts, directly reporting to owner & CEO to align business strategies.
- Collaborated with site managers and GMs to identify and pursue new business opportunities across regions.
- Collaborate with site leadership at all locations to drive company objectives for budgeted tons, revenue goals and maximizing upgrading of materials.
- Bid on all relevant business opportunities, including Demo Scrap and Commercial Scrap, to expand customer base in recycling sector.
- Maintained constant market knowledge to accurately raise and/or drop commodity pricing.
General Manager
WIN Waste Innovations
Stamford, CT
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Regional operational oversight of thirteen Transfer Stations and one MRF in the CT/NY/NJ region
- Oversaw profit and loss statements to enhance operational performance
- Developed OPEX and Capex budgets, RFPs, and forecasts for revenue and material volume
- Collaborated with executive leadership on operational strategies for tri-state market
- Work with site leadership at individual locations to drive company initiatives and policies including but not limited to hiring, coaching, training, budgeting, revenue & cost forecasting.
Terminal Manager
Sims Metal
Newark, NJ
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Operational management of high-volume marine transfer terminal and stevedoring operation, responsible for receiving and loading scrap vessels, discharging salt vessels.
- Oversaw facility purchase and shipment inventory for vessels, barges, trucking, and railcars.
- Created cost analyses, stowage plans, and invoicing; composed equipment downtime reports to track costs and identify strengths and areas needing improvement.
- Coordinate with maintenance team to ensure equipment is inspected and receives required periodic maintenance.
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors for timely performance of periodic services.
- Weekly payroll of all staff and established accurate budget forecast each month.
Facility Manager
Sims Metal Management, Ltd.
Queens, NY
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of high-volume 24-hour facility, ensuring seamless workflow and service delivery.
- Managed procurement and inventory logistics for facility, optimizing supply chain processes.
- Structured monthly budget for facility, performing PBIT/EBIT analysis to inform financial planning and resource allocation.
- Scheduled vendors and contractors to perform periodic services.
- High-volume marine transfer terminal, specializing in commercial scrap and curbside recycling from NYC Dept. of Sanitation.
Facility Manager
Sims Metal Management, Ltd.
Newark, NJ
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of facility, including material inspection, purchasing, payroll, transportation scheduling for trucks & barges, and employee hiring and disciplinary actions.
- Managed inventory purchases and shipments for the facility.
- Structured monthly budget for facility and conducted monthly, quarterly, and annual PBIT/EBIT analysis.
- Scheduled vendors and contractors for periodic services to ensure facility maintenance and compliance.
- High-volume peddler & tow truck facility with a focus on ELV purchasing, ferrous and nonferrous metals.
Management Trainee
Sims Metal Management, Ltd.
NYC/NJ Metro Area
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Trained in all areas of management to prepare for future managerial/supervisory roles.
- Collaborated with site manager for 18-24 months to gain comprehensive knowledge in facility management.
- Assisted in managing daily operations for metal recycling processes.
- Collaborated with teams to enhance workflow efficiency and safety practices.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on operational procedures.
Operations & Collections Manager
Finocchio Bros Sanitation, Inc.
Stamford, CT
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Arranged affordable payment plans for residential and commercial customers to manage debt effectively.
- Assisted customer service representatives with work orders and streamlined communication between drivers and office.
- Conducted data entry for billing and accounts receivable to maintain accurate financial records.
- Supported dispatch manager in maintaining efficient radio communication with drivers. with radio communication to drivers, credit card processing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Organizational Leadership
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY05-2009
Skills
- People-focused leadership
- Contract management
- New business procurement
- Existing customer relationship management
- Multi-site operational leadership
- P&L ownership
- Regulatory standards and compliance knowledge of OSHA, NYSDEC, NYCDEC NJDEP, EPA
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- ADP
- Kronos
- Velocity EHS
- Stakeholder engagement
- Continuous improvement initiatives
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Circular Services
04.2024 - Current
Vice President, Customer Relations
Weitsman Recycling
06.2023 - 04.2024
General Manager
WIN Waste Innovations
02.2022 - 06.2023
Terminal Manager
Sims Metal
09.2021 - 02.2022
Facility Manager
Sims Metal Management, Ltd.
07.2018 - 09.2021
Facility Manager
Sims Metal Management, Ltd.
05.2015 - 07.2018
Management Trainee
Sims Metal Management, Ltd.
09.2013 - 05.2015
Operations & Collections Manager
Finocchio Bros Sanitation, Inc.
10.2010 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Organizational Leadership
Fordham University