Manager, Disposal

DZConneX Solutions Ltd; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid maternity leave (up to 12 weeks)

Parental leave and other paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

DZConneX Solutions Ltd is seeking a Disposal Manager to lead residual material management and property disposition, ensuring safe, compliant waste handling and regulatory alignment. You will oversee disposal activities, budgeting, and coordination with Environmental to maintain permits and safety standards.

Responsibilities include directing disposal of surplus assets, enabling scrap/recycling programs, and generating cost estimates for internal and customer decisions, while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; AA preferred.
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing/industry.
• Valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or current passport.
• Positive attitude and collaboration with team members.
• Background screening is mandatory for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Direct disposal of residual materials and property after funding, incl. disposal certification.
• Oversee disposal costs estimates for internal decisions and customer actions.
• Utilize MRP data to determine production demand and disposal strategies.
• Support scrap sales and recycling programs; generate disposal documentation as needed.
• Maintain sound financial practices within budget constraints; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Computer Skills

Business/Financial Acumen

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree (AA) Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Power BI

Job description

The Disposal Manager plans, direct and oversees residual material management and property disposition operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant handling, storage, and disposal of residual production materials, surplus property, and solid waste. The disposal manager ensures decontamination, demilitarization, waste handling, and disposal activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations while meeting organizational and customer requirements.

As the Disposal Manager here’s the work you’ll do:

• Direct disposal of residual material and property after funding, to include disposal certification documentation. Responsible for collection and disposal of solid waste refuse, contaminated trash, and decontamination of excess metals, equipment and tooling.
• Oversee special information generation and decontamination requests from Program Managers to include providing estimated disposal costs to support internal decisions and customer disposition actions This includes transfer requests from old contracts to new contracts.
• Utilize MRP key process indicators and data including eBOM, attrition rates, planned orders, etc. to determine production demand and drive disposal strategies
• Direct assigned activities in support of scrap sales and recycling program actions. May include generating disposal documentation (such as PCARRS) for Government property to track disposal actions and oversight of direct labor on demil/scrap activity.
• Maintain sound financial practices to ensure safe and compliant waste disposal operations within defined budget constraints.
• Maintains familiarity with and trains subordinates in applicable waste stream regulations. Coordinates with Environmental department to ensure compliance with appropriate RCRA permits.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Communication-ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, business periodicals, government regulations, contracts and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, customers and the general public.
• Problem Solving-ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Able to solve practical problems involving multiple variations.
• Project Management-ability to handle multiple duties simultaneously. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills-knowledge in Microsoft Office, SAP, Power BI; AI applications and other software programs. Ability to train others in use of these IT systems.
• Business/Financial Accument-ability to prepare/understand basic budgets and cost constraints. Understands goal setting and need for continuous improvement.

And if you have these qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required.
• Associate’s Degree (AA) Preferred.
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing/industry Required.
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner OR current passport, indicating it is federally compliant.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members is essential for contributing to a cohesive work environment.
• Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidates.

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is$76,640 - $114,960 annually. Please note that this range is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer amounts may vary based on experience and geographic location. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

We care about our Employees and it shows!

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15lbs
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb)
• Walking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Talking
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

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Notices to Applicants
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail] , and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.