Region Landfill Manager

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Region Landfill Manager to oversee regional landfill operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. You will lead multiple landfill sites, manage budgets, and coordinate with site managers to optimize production and quality.

The role requires extensive landfill and waste industry experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Waste industry experience required
• Management experience with P&L responsibilities
• 5+ years operating heavy equipment preferred
• Minimum 10 years landfill experience or equivalent
• Construction background a plus
• Must pass state EPA certification
• SWANA certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional landfill operations and staff to meet safety and regulatory requirements
• Develop and manage regional operational plans, labor hours, and costs
• Ensure landfills comply with EPA/state/local inspections
• Coordinate with Landfill Managers on production and quality standards
• Monitor safety, quality, and delivery targets across the region
• Develop budgets, cost controls, and operational metrics
• Guide landfill development including staffing and equipment needs
• Review reports and resolve operational issues to minimize downtime
• Facilitate community relations during landfill projects
• Ensure required documentation and records are maintained
• May require nights/weekends and flexible hours
• Be available for 24‑hour emergency calls

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Equipment operation

English reading/writing

Education

SWANA certification

EPA certification

Tools

Surveyor’s instruments

Job description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Region Landfill Manager position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating region landfill operations and employees to ensure that performance goals are met while maintaining compliance with EPA, local, State and Federal Regulations. Region Landfill Managers ensure the highest standards of environmental safety and environmental compliance are met while minimizing operational costs and maximizing productivity.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Oversee and direct management of all regional landfill operations in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Develop and maintain the operational business plan for the region to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle production costs and images/blueprints
• Ensure all regional landfills are maintained to meet requirements for EPA and other state/local regulations and inspections
• Work with Landfill Managers to establish production and quality control standards
• Monitor and enforce quality and safety standards and ensure all compliance goals are met or exceeded across the region
• Develop budget and cost controls, and operational metrics for the region
• Provide guidance for the development of landfills, including staffing requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs
• Ensure all established cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Work with Landfill Managers to coordinate landfill activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers
• Work with all necessary parties when developing/expanding landfills to ensure positive community relations
• Review production and operating reports and direct the resolution of operations and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
• Determine responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish immediate and long-term business objectives
• Perform and conduct performance evaluations, monitor and track employee attendance, complete disciplinary actions/meetings and all other required documentation relating to performance management
• Maintain proper records and files including all compliance and personnel records
• Other duties as assigned
• *Specific to Boyd County - Responsibilities specific to hazardous waste management:
  • Maintain understanding of hazardous waste accumulation areas within operations and the types of hazardous waste generated and managed
  • Demonstrate familiarity with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Contingency Plan and serve as an Emergency Coordinator to assist in emergency response activities as needed
  • Ensure all employees involved in hazardous waste management receive appropriate training in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Verify that all required hazardous waste inspections are completed and documented within the prescribed timeframes
  • Oversee the proper packaging, labeling, handling, and shipping of hazardous wastes, including reviewing and signing hazardous waste manifests
  • Maintain all hazardous waste documentation and records as required by regulatory agencies and internal policies
  • Ensure that corrective actions related to hazardous waste management are identified, promptly addressed, documented, and closed out

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will manage6-10 employees.
• This position will oversee and direct other managers.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Proficiency in Windows/Microsoft applications
• Excellent customer relations and personnel management skills
• Must be able to read and understand landfill set grades using a surveyor’s instruments & must be familiar with EPA and state/local requirements regarding landfills
• *Specific to Boyd County - Must successfully complete United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Awareness, Security and Function Specific Training with renewal every three years
• *Specific to Boyd County - Must successfully complete hazardous waste management training, as provided in the Personnel Training Plan for Hazardous Waste Job Duties, within six months of employment or assignment to the facility, along with an annual review of the initial training

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Must have waste industry experience
• Must have previous management experience involving managing P&L
• 5 years experience operating heavy equipment preferred
• Minimum 10 years landfill experience or equivalent
• Construction background a plus
• Must be able to pass state EPA certification
• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) certification, preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs. Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs.
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions.
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
• Rarely stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Rarely climbing and/or balancing.
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Ability to workflexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.
• *Specific to Boyd County - Occasional work around hazardous waste

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities