Depack/Repack Supervisor

Veolia | North America; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Supervisory Waste Operations role focused on leading lab depack/repack of waste feeds to maximize revenue while ensuring safe practices and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with kiln operations, enforce environmental and safety standards, and supervise a team responsible for waste handling, tracking, and reporting.

The position requires a BS in Chemistry or related science (or equivalent experience) and 4–6 years in hazardous waste.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (DOT, EPA, TSCA, OSHA)
• Ability to assess site capabilities and optimize waste treatment/shipping
• Proficient computer skills for data and reporting
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid time management to meet multiple deadlines
• Customer service-oriented and leadership capabilities
• Ability to prepare and present reports as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead lab depack/repack of waste feed to maximize revenue in a safe manner
• Coordinate and meet kiln waste feed plan
• Ensure waste tracking compliance
• Manage waste discrepancies and rejects
• Ensure employees wear proper PPE during duties
• Respond to emergencies as required
• Enforce OSHA, EPA, DOT and other regulations
• Attend and arrange required training courses
• Oversee operation and maintenance of equipment
• Assist training of team members to meet performance standards
• Maintain professional image when interacting with clients

Skills

DOT knowledge

EPA regulations

TSCA knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Site capabilities assessment

Computer proficiency

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Leadership

Reporting skills

Education

BS in Chemistry or related science

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Responsible for supervising and scheduling day-to-day operational activities to include troubleshooting, health, safety, and environmental compliance issues and policies, quality assurance/control, determining cost of supplies versus labor, providing technical expertise on operational modifications, hiring and training of subordinates, etc. Assist immediate supervisor in the annual preparation of goals versus forecasted budgeted allowances as well as conducting special exploratory assignments. Lead the lab depack and repack of waste feed to maximize revenue in a safe manner. Coordinate and follow the waste feed plan to kiln.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead the lab depack/repack of waste feed to maximize revenue in a safe manner
• Coordinates and meets kiln waste feed plan
• Ensures waste tracking compliance
• Manages waste discrepancies and rejects accordingly
• Assure employees to wear proper PPE during the execution of duties
• Responds to emergencies as required
• Enforces all compliance, health and safety policies and procedures in accordance with departmental and regional requirements.
• Oversee compliance with all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all other governmental regulations.
• Attends and arranges for all required training courses.
• Oversees operation of all equipment including maintenance to ensure optimum utilization.
• Assists with the training of team members to ensure appropriate performance standards within the various functional areas of the site.
• Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting alternative solutions to existing and/or potential problems.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• BS in Chemistry or a related science discipline or equivalent work experience required
• 4 to 6 years of hazardous waste experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge in the following areas: DOT, EPA, TSCA, and OSHA
• Knowledge of site capabilities and limitations prior to treatment and/or shipping hazardous & non-hazardous waste materials to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
• Computer proficient
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• HAZWOPER Certification

Additional Information

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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