Landfill Manager

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment, and the growth of our people.

About the role

This Landfill Manager position oversees and coordinates landfill operations and employees to ensure performance goals are met while maintaining compliance with EPA and other state/local agency regulations. The role ensures adherence to landfill operating standards, supervisory goals, and management of labor hours and expenses, prioritizing environmental safety, compliance, and cost-effective productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the landfill operational business plan, including program requirements, labor hours, cycle production costs, images/blueprints, and long-term facility needs.
• Provide overall leadership for landfill operations, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Drive operational excellence through analysis of production, quality, and performance metrics, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement landfill development plans, meet facility needs, and recommend equipment needs.
• Lead landfill development and capital planning efforts, including recommending equipment and infrastructure investments to support business objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments, vendors, and external partners to ensure effective coordination of landfill activities and resources.
• Review production and operating reports and drive resolution of problems.
• Lead a team of landfill employees, conduct performance evaluations, monitor attendance, complete disciplinary actions, and manage performance documentation.
• Oversee workforce planning and resource allocation to ensure staffing levels and schedules support operational requirements.
• Champion a culture of safety and regulatory compliance by ensuring adherence to all applicable policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific to Boyd - Hazardous Waste Management

• Maintain understanding of hazardous waste accumulation areas within operations and the types of hazardous waste generated and managed.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Contingency Plan and serve as an Emergency Coordinator for emergency response activities.
• Ensure all employees involved in hazardous waste management receive appropriate training in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Verify that all required hazardous waste inspections are completed and documented within prescribed timeframes.
• Oversee the proper packaging, labeling, handling, and shipping of hazardous wastes, including reviewing and signing hazardous waste manifests.
• Maintain all hazardous waste documentation and records as required by regulatory agencies and internal policies.
• Ensure corrective actions related to hazardous waste management are identified, promptly addressed, documented, and closed out.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages 1-10 employees and oversees other managers.

Requirements

• Waste industry experience.
• Previous management experience involving managing P&L.
• 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of landfill experience or equivalent.
• Construction background (a plus).
• Ability to pass state EPA certification.
• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) certification (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Windows/Microsoft applications.
• Excellent customer relations and personnel leadership skills.
• Ability to read and understand landfill set grades using a surveyor’s instrument and familiarity with EPA requirements regarding landfills.

Specific to Boyd

• Successfully complete United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Awareness, Security, and Function Specific Training with renewal every three years.
• Successfully complete hazardous waste management training, as provided in the Personnel Training Plan for Hazardous Waste Job Duties, within six months of employment or assignment to the facility, along with an annual review of the initial training.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a maximum of 35 lbs.
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions.
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
• Rarely stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Rarely climbing and/or balancing.
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking.

Specific to Boyd

• Occasional work around hazardous waste.

Additional Working Conditions

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to travel between offices as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation.