Onsite Waste & Compliance Manager

The Planet Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks a Program Manager to lead operations in Kansas City, MO, onsite, overseeing safety compliance, day-to-day activities, and profitability. The role reports to an Operations Manager and entails initiating and managing projects, coordinating staffing, and ensuring site compliance with client procedures.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science or related field, CDL, OSHA/DOT certification, and 1 year of leadership experience, with experience in waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Knowledge of DOT, RCRA and other applicable regulations.
• OSHA/DOT medical examination completed.
• Proficient in Wasteland and ADVISE.
• 1 year of team leadership experience.
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture by collaborating with site operations, EHS teams, and lab personnel.
• Conduct and oversee safety audits, report incidents, and follow up on safety issues per protocols.
• Train employees on stop work authority and safety practices, maintain and update safety documentation.
• Oversee projects such as lab cleanouts, facility decommissioning, and waste management from scope definition to completion.
• Coordinate client-specific training and onboarding, ensuring staff meet training and certification standards.
• Address and resolve team conflicts, maintain high morale, and drive profitability through KPI tracking and cost reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost/financial oversight

Safety culture promotion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/related

CDL

Tools

Wasteland

ADVISE

Job description

The Planet Group seeks a Program Manager to lead operations in Kansas City, MO, onsite, overseeing safety compliance, day-to-day activities, and profitability. The role reports to an Operations Manager and entails initiating and managing projects, coordinating staffing, and ensuring site compliance with client procedures.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science or related field, CDL, OSHA/DOT certification, and 1 year of leadership experience, with experience in waste