National Hazardous Waste Operations Leader

Sharps Medical Waste Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharps Medical Waste Services seeks a Director of Hazardous Waste Operations to lead nationwide hazardous waste programs, including on-site hospital services, regional routes, and third-party partnerships. You will develop scalable operating models and drive profitability while ensuring compliance across multiple markets.

The role requires 10+ years in operations leadership with direct hazardous waste experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Direct hazardous waste experience with RCRA and DOT regulations.
• 10+ years in operations leadership with 5+ years in hazardous waste operations.
• Deep knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and EPA hazardous waste regulations.
• Experience leading remote, multi-site field operations across regions.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and cost control.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead hazardous waste operations across the organization and programs.
• Develop scalable national operating models and standardized procedures.
• Improve safety, service delivery, labor productivity, and profitability.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for inspections and audits.
• Staff, train, schedule, and evaluate field operations teams.
• Optimize routing, fleet utilization, and scheduling with Supply Chain leadership.
• Build high-performing teams and plan for organizational scalability.

Skills

Executive leadership

Operational leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sharps Medical Waste Services seeks a Director of Hazardous Waste Operations to lead nationwide hazardous waste programs, including on-site hospital services, regional routes, and third-party partnerships. You will develop scalable operating models and drive profitability while ensuring compliance across multiple markets.

The role requires 10+ years in operations leadership with direct hazardous waste experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 50%.