Waste Operations & Safety Leader

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

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.