Waste & Sustainability Program Lead

ADP, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a Sustainability Manager to oversee waste management, recycling consulting services, and ESG reporting across North America. You will lead on-site assessments, coordinate with vendors, and drive continuous improvement aligned with zero waste goals.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and annual ESG storytelling. Strong regulatory knowledge and project management experience are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal R.C.R.A and D.O.T Regulations.
• Experience in sustainability, recycling, or waste management preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across locations.
• Spreadsheet Software (Excel)
• Project Management Software
• Word Processing Software (Word)
• Electronic Mail Software (Outlook)
• Microsoft Office Software

Responsibilities

• On-site visits with stakeholder sites to evaluate established programs.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of waste management and recycling consulting services.
• Conduct and oversee waste assessments and data analysis.
• Develop and implement recycling and diversion programs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external recycling vendors.
• Monitor performance metrics, including waste diversion and ESG reporting
• Ensure environmental regulatory compliance
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in waste processes
• Oversee invoicing, cost management, and financial tracking within budgets
• Develop training programs and support employee engagement
• Prepare deliverables, including monthly reports and annual ESG summaries
• Monthly reconciliation of invoicing
• Monthly Project estimating and bidding
• Waste diversion and recycling reports (monthly/quarterly)
• Contamination and optimization reports
• Hard-to-recycle materials solution briefs
• Annual environmental impact and ESG summary

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-location coordination

Excel

Word

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Project Management Software

Word

Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a Sustainability Manager to oversee waste management, recycling consulting services, and ESG reporting across North America. You will lead on-site assessments, coordinate with vendors, and drive continuous improvement aligned with zero waste goals.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and annual ESG storytelling. Strong regulatory knowledge and project management experience are required to succeed.