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WM is seeking an experienced manager to plan and direct complex waste management operations at client sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards. The role includes coordinating onsite personnel or contractors, liaising with clients and vendors, and identifying cost-saving opportunities to improve EBIT.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, several years of relevant experience, and the ability to work both onsite and remotely as needed, with on-call weekends as part of the
Plans and directs all onsite or remote activities at highly complex client location(s) with revenues over $4MM, in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of multiple hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following federal, state and local regulations. Manages and plans activities of onsite personnel or third-party contractors. Serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues and contract management. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues. Identify regulatory, business, personnel concerns, develop and implement processes and solutions.
Expectation is to be available 1 weekend/month for on-call emergencies.
Manage, measure, and track personnel daily responsibilities and activities. Coordinate team assignments, roles and responsibilities to ensure compliant and efficient completion of work responsibilities.
Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations. Ensure that all team members maintain up to date certifications and training.
Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
Consult with client to identify, design and implement cost saving opportunities and proposals.
Ensure compliance with WM client and government regulations by reviewing necessary inspections and reporting. Identify areas of risk and develop and implement corrective actions. Resolve all issues in a timely manner.
Review and comprehend client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts. Enact changes and processes to maintain contractual compliance while optimizing EBIT.
May occasionally be required to perform labor-intensive activities (e.g., drum collection and bulking).
Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in job related field, or in lieu of degree
High School Diploma or GED (accredited), and 4 years of relevant work experience
5 years of relevant experience is required (in addition to education requirement)
Valid Drivers License
Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements and
Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.
Client facing (majority of the role is problem solving customer complaints)
People management experience
Prior management of people acrss multiple locations
Heavy equipment management 20+ PIT equipment
Background in Industrial Cleaning/Spill Response/Emergency Managmenet/Sustainability or Regulatory Compliance
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Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Occasional Requirement of:
Moving and lifting drums/pallets
Maneuvering on/off semi trucks
Moving and climbing rolling stairs
Operating Heavy Machinery (PITs)
Hands-on industrial cleanning (Sweeping/Mopping)
Hands-on waste management (chemical sortation)
Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran