Manager, Operations - Hazardous Waste

About the role

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the hazardous waste disposal facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensures smooth 24 hour, 7 day per week operation of the hazardous waste disposal facility.
• Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
• Accurately tracks waste volume and weight.
• Acts as a liaison, where necessary, for community relationships.
• Actively monitors ongoing permitting issues.
• Coordinate emergency response operations (as Emergency Coordinator) in case of an incident or spill.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Manage all purchased materials inventory to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times without excessive inventory costs.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Assists in the budget process as required.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the hazardous waste disposal facility through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience; 7 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

Required trainings upon hire: New Employee Orientation, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency SIMLT/EVAC Drills, Contingency Plan, Personal Protective Equipment, Advanced P.P.E/SCBA, Waste Analysis Plan, First Aid, C.P.R., Casualty Control, Spill Response, Combustible Gas/Oxygen Testing, Toxic Gas Testing, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Sign In/out Gate Attendant, Respiratory Protection, Fire Protection Plan, Emergency Coordinator, Environmental Compliance, RCRA Inspections, Incident Reporting, Sampling Protocols Operations, Manifest/Incoming Shipments, Manifest/Outgoing Shipments, Trans of DOT Haz Material, DOT Classification/Haz Mat Table, DOT Hazardous Material Security Training, Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Heat & Cold Stress Training, Lockout/Tagout, Hotwork/Welding, Forklift Operation, Linebreaking, Confined Space Entry, Grounding and Bonding Equipment, Blood Born Pathogens, Vickery Safety Policies, Receipt Control, OSHA 40 Hour, OSHA 8 Hour Refresher, Boiler Chemicals and Boiler Start-Up/Operations, Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Confined Space/Emergency Response Drill.

Requirements

Physical demands: Repetitive motions, Eye/Hand/Foot coordination, Sitting, Talking, Hearing. Work environment: primarily professional office environment with routine use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copy machines, etc.). Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this on‑site position is $74,580 – $95,150 per year. This range represents a good‑faith estimate; the specific salary offered may be influenced by relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.