LRE Commercial Director

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South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow. At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you're a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights. Position Summary The Commercial Director will be responsible for optimizing feedstock supply and digestate off-take at a key food waste-to-RNG production facility located in Linden, NJ. This leadership role requires expertise and relationships in the solid waste management network around the New York/New Jersey metro area. The Commercial Director will own and manage relationships with waste suppliers (commercial & municipal) and digestate off-takers. This candidate will develop and establish procurement and risk management strategies to maximize profitability at LRE as it pertains to organics feedstock supply and digestate off-take. The candidate will serve as the point of contact for commercial and municipal bodies, positioning LRE as a critical recycling infrastructure in the region. The successful candidate will join the team during the final stages of construction, supporting the execution of existing feedstock contracts, coordinating with existing feedstock suppliers for commissioning, and ensuring the existing feedstock suppliers are prepared to support LRE as it advances towards commercial operations. Essential Functions:

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Site Leadership:

Manage and co-ordinate day-to-day obligations and responsibilities under the Waste Supply and Digestate Off-take agreements. Manage delivery scheduling in-line with operational needs, downtime and market dynamics.

Manage and cultivate relationships with senior municipal and commercial clients/off-takers, ensuring high ‑ quality customer engagement and contract performance. Ensure effective communication with clients/ off-takers to drive site success.

Ensure effective communication between internal teams , feedstock suppliers and the local community to drive site success.

Commissioning & Plant Start-Up:

Finalize agreement and coordinate the delivery of seed sludge.

Negotiate and finalize lease agreements with waste suppliers for the de-packaging systems.

Work with the waste suppliers to manage delivery schedules and expected volume ramp-up during commissioning .

Operations & Process Optimization:

Work with feedstock suppliers, d evelop and implement processes / systems t o optimize logistics to the site .

Partner with Operations Director and facility operator to optimize feedstock quality, delivery times, and digestate output .

Team Development & Personnel Management:

Lead and mentor personnel, focusing on development, performance improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Oversee recruitment, training, and workforce development strategies to maintain a highly skilled and motivated team.

Coordinate with external contractors and third-party partners to ensure smooth operations across all aspects of the site.

EHS & Compliance:

Ensure adherence to a safety-led culture throughout the facility's operations and processes. Set expectations for everyone involved (employees, visitors, and contractors) to adhere to environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

Develop and present regular reports on operational performance, challenges, and achievements to senior leadership.

Lead efforts to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

Required Skills:

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with commercial and municipal counterparts of all levels and across disciplines.

Strong strategic thinker and negotiation skills.

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills

Proactive thinking with a detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach

Location & Travel Requirements:

This role is based in Linden, NJ , and it is required for the candi

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