TS - Operations Supervisor

Veolia; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

A leading environmental management company in Wisconsin is seeking a supervisor for operational activities focused on hazardous waste compliance. The role includes managing health, safety, and environmental policies while training team members and overseeing equipment operations. Candidates should have a BS in Chemistry or a related field and 4-6 years of relevant experience. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings plans, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of hazardous waste experience preferred.
• Computer proficient.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operational activities.
• Enforce compliance with health and safety policies.
• Oversee operation of all equipment and maintenance.
• Assist with training of team members.
• Maintain professional client image by providing solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of DOT, EPA, TSCA, OSHA

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Time management

Strong customer service orientation

Education

BS in Chemistry or a related science discipline

Job description

Company Description

About Veolia North America

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for supervising and scheduling day-to-day operational activities to include troubleshooting, health, safety, and environmental compliance issues and policies, quality assurance/control, determining cost of supplies versus labor, provide technical expertise on operational modifications, hiring and training of subordinates, etc. Assist immediate supervisor in the annual preparation of goals versus forecasted budgeted allowances as well as conducting special exploratory assignments.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enforces all compliance, health and safety policies and procedures in accordance with departmental and regional requirements.
• Oversee compliance with all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all other governmental regulations.
• Attends and arranges for all required training courses.
• Oversees operation of all equipment including maintenance to ensure optimum utilization.
• Assists with the training of team members to ensure appropriate performance standards within the various functional areas of the site.
• Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting alternative solutions to existing and/or potential problems.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• BS in Chemistry or a related science discipline or equivalent work experience required.
• 4 to 6 years of hazardous waste experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge in the following areas: DOT, EPA, TSCA, and OSHA.
• Knowledge of site capabilities and limitations prior to treatment and/or shipping hazardous & non-hazardous waste materials to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
• Computer proficient.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• HAZWOPER Certification

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.