Waste Operations Manager

TRADEBE; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TRADEBE in East Chicago, Indiana, is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily production operations, supervise staff, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all processes.

The role requires 3–5 years in environmental/chemistry or hazardous waste environments, a Bachelor’s degree, and OSHA/HAZWOPER readiness; candidates must be able to work on-site, respond to after-hours calls, and drive continuous operational improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in related field.
• 3–5 years in environmental, chemistry or hazardous waste environment.
• 3 years processing/inventory management/shipping experience.
• Must participate in OSHA/HAZWOPER physical examination.
• Must obtain physician’s certification to wear respirator.
• Must participate in DOT Hazardous Materials Awareness Training.
• Ability to read, understand and apply SOPs and training modules.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from employees and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts.
• Ability to work on-site as described in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and supervision of production personnel.
• Uphold a strong culture of EHS throughout the team.
• Ensure inventory is processed according to process code and inbound data.
• Communicate problems to lab, receiving, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and regulations.
• Ensure production areas comply with Part B, RCRA permit.
• Maintain area equipment and keep it operational.
• Analyze production data to improve efficiency and output.
• Be willing to work off-shift for visibility and support.
• Respond to after-hours calls and field production issues.
• Act as site point of contact as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

EHS compliance

Inventory management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Natural Sciences

Job description

• Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Must be able to adjust work schedule for off shifts based on production needs and be available to respond to calls after hours as needed
• Weekly Pay Available!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits – HSA and FSA options!
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

What will you do? Make an impact!

The Operations Manager will oversee the daily operations and supervision of production personnel, ensuring efficient workflows, adherence to company policies, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Foster, uphold, and prioritize a strong culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) throughout the team, ensuring that safety and compliance are integral to all operations.
• Oversee all production personnel and processes.
• Ensure that inventory is processed in the appropriate manner based on process code, inbound profile and analysis information.
• Communicate problems/issues to appropriate departments, including lab, receiving, and maintenance.
• Ensure that all regulations and internal health and safety policies are followed by production personnel.
• Ensure that all production areas are in compliance with Part B, RCRA permit.
• Ensure that area equipment is maintained and operational.
• Leverage data and analyze production trends to achieve operational efficiency and improve output
• Willingness and ability to work off shift for visibility and operational support
• Willingness to take after hours calls and field production issues and resolve and/or delegate accordingly
• Function as site’s point of contact as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or equivalent experience in a similar industry or field.
• At least three to five (3 to 5) years of equivalent experience in environmental, chemistry or hazardous waste environment.
• Three (3) years processing/inventory management/shipping experience.
• Must participate in an OSHA/HAZWOPER physical examination.
• Must obtain a physician’s certification to wear respirator.
• Must participate in DOT Hazardous Materials Awareness Training.
• Ability to read, understand and apply common operational documents, SOP’s, and training modules.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from employees, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to work the schedule for which you are hired for
• Ability to work on-site as described in the job description
• Ability to read, write, and understand English