Lab Pack Manager

Reworld Waste; Hodgkins (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Life insurance

Educational assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Reworld Waste is seeking a Lab Pack Manager in Hodgkins, IL to lead the Lab Pack department, ensure DOT/RCRA/OSHA compliance, and manage project scope from start to finish.

The role requires 8+ years in lab pack, waste, or environmental solutions and strong communication, budgeting, and leadership skills. Excellent MS Office proficiency and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in lab pack, waste, or environmental solutions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze information and suggest improvements.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lab Pack department and ensure compliance with RCRA, DOT, OSHA.
• Review budgets, sales and performance data to identify cost reductions and improvements.
• Liaise with internal and external customers.
• Coordinate handling, packaging, and transport of materials per EPA/DOT regulations.
• Oversee end-to-end process: quotes, scheduling, labor/equipment, invoicing, completion.
• Mentor staff and grow department capabilities.
• Build relationships with customers, sales, Field Services & Transportation, and facilities.
• Maintain a strong safety track record and promote safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we’re missing is you.

About The Role

Job Description

The Lab Pack Manager is responsible for leading the Lab Pack department in the proper segregation, packaging of chemicals into DOT approved containers and affixing the required DOT markings/labels. The Lab Pack Manager’s main function is to oversee and monitor all aspects of projects from start to finish, enforce all safety and compliance regulations, and manage department financials.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage and train Lab Pack department in day-to-day operations, in accordance with RCRA, DOT, and OSHA compliance regulations.
• Analyze facility budget requests, sales, and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement while identifying areas in which cost reductions and program improvements can be made.
• Act as a liaison and serve as a representative to Reworld internal and external customers.
• Execute the handling, generation of all required federal documents, recognition of compatibility, packaging, and transport of hazardous and non-hazardous materials from a variety of industrial and non-industrial customers, all in accordance with USEPA and DOT regulations.
• Supervise end-to-end process of jobs: efficient and timely quote preparation for customers, job scheduling, labor and equipment coordination, invoice management, and execution through successful completion.
• Successfully manage employee performance while mentoring and guiding the overall growth of the department.
• Build and foster key multifaceted relationships with customers, sales representatives, Field Services & Transportation departments, and Reworld facilities to ensure strong company performance.
• Maintain a clean safety track record while promoting department-wide safe work practices and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in lab pack, waste, or environmental solutions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze information and suggest improvements.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, business administration, or related field.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $91,200.00 - $121,400.00 USD per annum

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person and their families through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affineual Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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