Waste & Resource Recovery Manager

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition exemption

Paid holidays

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Waste Reduction Manager to oversee the solid waste, recycling, and resource recovery operations. This full-time position involves managing personnel, budgets, and service contracts to ensure efficient and cost-effective waste management.

The ideal candidate will manage data, support sustainability initiatives, and coordinate with campus stakeholders to improve waste diversion efforts. A Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant management experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of management-level experience in relevant fields.
• Valid Class E Driver's License.
• Experience with waste management and recycling operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee waste collection, transportation, sorting, processing, and storage.
• Develop operational strategies to reduce contamination and increase material recovery.
• Manage vendor contracts for waste collection and recycling.

Skills

Management-level experience

Data management

Financial analysis

Operational strategy development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Environmental Management

Tools

Data analysis software

Reporting tools

Job description

Louisiana State University is seeking a Waste Reduction Manager to oversee the solid waste, recycling, and resource recovery operations. This full-time position involves managing personnel, budgets, and service contracts to ensure efficient and cost-effective waste management.

The ideal candidate will manage data, support sustainability initiatives, and coordinate with campus stakeholders to improve waste diversion efforts. A Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant management experience are required.