Environmental Production Leader

Tradebe Environmental Services; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Student loan repayment assistance

Vacation and sick plans

Medical, dental and vision

401k Retirement match

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Life and AD&D insurance

Career ladders and development

Leadership opportunities

Great work environment and culture

And MORE!

Job summary

Tradebe is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily plant operations at our East Chicago, IN facility. This role drives safety, regulatory compliance, productivity, and team performance while ensuring efficient processing of materials.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in environmental services or industrial operations, thrive in a fast-paced environment, build high-performing teams, and continuously improve processes and operational results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leadership in environmental services or industrial operations.
• Hands-on leader in fast-paced settings; develops high-performing teams.
• Experience in regulated environments; strong process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations with safe, efficient, and compliant processes.
• Champion a strong EHS culture and regulatory compliance.
• Coach and develop production personnel to drive performance.
• Oversee material processing, inventory management, and workflow.
• Coordinate with Laboratory, Maintenance, Receiving to optimize operations.
• Ensure compliance with RCRA, permits, and company policies.
• Monitor equipment reliability and coordinate maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Tradebe is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily plant operations at our East Chicago, IN facility. This role drives safety, regulatory compliance, productivity, and team performance while ensuring efficient processing of materials.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in environmental services or industrial operations, thrive in a fast-paced environment, build high-performing teams, and continuously improve processes and operational results.