Materials Compliance Supervisor

Covanta; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld is hiring a Materials Compliance Specialist in Bristol, CT. You will conduct QA/QC inspections for Non-Hazardous Profiled Waste and Regulated Waste, track BMW percentages, and coordinate with Commercial, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure compliance and efficient waste processing.

You will supervise six staff, learn other facility operations, and cover shifts as needed, with a focus on safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Hs diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years of experience in waste industry or related field.
• Experience in materials management and logistics.
• Experience implementing and modifying SOPs.
• HAZWOPER training or related training.
• OSHA training or related safety training.
• BS or BA in Environmental Science is a plus.

Responsibilities

• QA/QC inspections for BMW loads and documentation of inspection results.
• Track the percentage of BMW and profiled waste to stay under 8%.
• Train and schedule BMW personnel in coordination with Operations.
• Create and maintain an Operational PM schedule.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for routine and emergency BMW equipment maintenance.
• Review new approvals for Bristol acceptance with CES and Customer Services.
• Analyze and optimize the BMW destruction process.
• Ensure safe cleanup and documentation of BMW spills.
• Oversee profiled waste inspections and offloads coordination.
• Manage tipping floor inspections and daily tasks.
• Maintain tipping floor cleanliness and equipment schedules.
• Schedule tipping floor personnel with operations leadership.
• Prepare for CT solid waste inspections with Environmental Department.

Skills

Waste industry experience

Materials management

Logistics experience

SOP implementation

Customer service

CDL driving

Value/ethics adherence

Education

HS diploma or GED

HAZWOPER training

RCRA/related safety training

OSHA training

BS/BA in Environmental Science (plus)

Job description

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.

About the role

The Materials Compliance Specialist will conduct QA/QC inspections and prepare required reports for Non-Hazardous Profiled Waste and Regulated Waste deliveries received at Reworld Bristol. The position will identify, document, and track waste processing issues and support the development and implementation of long-term strategies to ensure operational and regulatory compliance.

This individual will serve as a key liaison between customers, the Commercial team, and the facility's Maintenance and Operations departments. The Materials Compliance Specialist will also maintain company databases and coordinate with internal departments and site operations to facilitate services, resolve issues, and support safe, efficient waste processing.

The Materials Compliance Specialist will also learn and become proficient in other operational functions and processes throughout the facility, as the position will be expected to cover openings or absences in the Shift Supervisor role.

This position will directly supervise six employees: one tipping floor operator and five biomedical waste (BMW) utility operators.

BMW

• QAQC inspections of all BMW loads: complete inspection forms with pictures; report all inspection results; document retention for all inspections; and communicate with Customer Service and Material Profile Specialists to resolve problems discovered during the waste inspection process.
• Responsible for tracking the total Percentage of BMW and profiled waste to ensure we keep it below our 8% of total processed tons daily
• Responsible for all BMW personnel training and scheduling in coordination with Operations Manager / Supervisor
• Create and maintain an Operational PM schedule and ensure completion.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department for routine and emergency maintenance of BMW equipment
• Work with CES Customer Services and Operations Manager to review new approvals for acceptance into Bristol
• Responsible for analyzing and optimizing the BMW destruction process
• Responsible for the safe and effective cleanup and documentation of BMW spills

Special/Profiled Waste

• Complete all profiled waste inspections
• Manage all profiled waste schedules
• Coordinating with CES for Profile waste offloads
• Coordinating with Operations Supervisor for manual offloads of profiled waste
• Work with CES Customer Services reviewing new approvals for acceptance into Bristol

Tipping Floor

• Responsible for daily MSW load inspections: Fill out inspection forms with pictures; report all inspection results; and Document retention for all inspections
• Responsible for tipping floor Operator
• Responsible for completion of daily Tipping floor tasks
• Responsible for maintaining tipping floor cleanliness standards
• Responsible for tracking, analyzing, and optimizing tipping floor wait times in coordination with the Area Market Specialist to achieve goals
• Responsible for all Tipping floor equipment, including cleaning and maintenance schedules, and will coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to keep on track.
• Responsible for all Tipping Floor personnel scheduling in coordination with Operations Manager / Supervisor
• Working with the Environmental Department in preparation for State of Connecticut solid waste inspections

Other

• Ensure direct reports remain current with all required HR, compliance, safety, and cybersecurity training requirements.
• Maintain the operational knowledge and technical proficiency expected of a Shift Supervisor.
• Review, approve, and manage direct reports' Kronos timecards.
• Maintain proficiency in PeopleSoft, JAGGAER, GPi Learn, and IdeaGen systems.
• Submit service requests and generate work orders.
• Create and manage requisitions through JAGGAER.
• Monitor and track completion of direct reports' training assignments within GPi Learn.
• Submit Near Miss Incident Reports through IdeaGen.
• Complete Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) Job Audits through IdeaGen.
• Report fire incidents and other required safety events through IdeaGen.
• Support compliance with company policies, operating procedures, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED required
• 3 years of experience in the waste industry or related field
• Experience in materials management and logistics
• Experience implementing and modifying SOPs
• HAZWOPER training, RCRA Boot camp or related training
• OSHA Training or related safety training
• BS or BA in Environmental Science a plus
• Customer Service-related experience a plus
• CDL Driving experience a plus
• Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust, and Building Breakthrough Capabilities

Shift, Work Environment & Physical Demands of the Role

• Monday - Friday, with occasional weekends
• Typically, 8-10-hour shifts, frequent overtime
• 75% tipping floor/ BMW area
• Work in a waste receiving/tipping floor environment with proper PPE. Ability to move drums and other containers within OSHA limits.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces; limited but may be required for sampling
• Consistently work in various weather conditions
• Operate a fork truck when necessary and a front-end loader.

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. 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: $76,000.00 - $101,100.00 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 . Reworldreserves 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 Affinitive 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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