Waste Processing Plant Manager — Safety & Compliance

Veolia | North America; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Veolia North America, integrating Clean Earth, seeks a Plant Operations Leader responsible for inbound/outbound waste, lab operations, and facility management. Lead safety, regulatory compliance, and KPI-driven improvements across production and waste processing to ensure efficiency and regulatory alignment.

You will oversee budgeting, capital requests, inventory, and staff development while maintaining high customer satisfaction and safety standards across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required and 40-hour HAZWOPER training current or obtainable.
• Experience in environmental/hazardous waste management is required.
• Knowledge of RCRA and DoT regulations related to waste transport and processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic audits and review inbound containers and provide feedback to management.
• Oversee inbound 10-day management processes ensuring regulatory alignment.
• Oversee waste receiving and processing to maximize compliance and efficiency.
• Oversee lab operations and waste acceptance processes for inventory and throughput.
• Oversee outbound shipping processes and KPI tracking.
• Develop and implement cost management plans; generate weekly/monthly production summaries.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Team building

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

40-hour HAZWOPER training

High School Diploma

Environmental-related BS preferred

Job description

Veolia North America, integrating Clean Earth, seeks a Plant Operations Leader responsible for inbound/outbound waste, lab operations, and facility management. Lead safety, regulatory compliance, and KPI-driven improvements across production and waste processing to ensure efficiency and regulatory alignment.

You will oversee budgeting, capital requests, inventory, and staff development while maintaining high customer satisfaction and safety standards across multiple sites.