Region Landfill Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct management of all regional landfill operations in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Develop and maintain the operational business plan for the region to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle production costs and images/blueprints
• Ensure all regional landfills are maintained to meet requirements for EPA and other state/local regulations and inspections
• Monitor and enforce quality and safety standards and ensure all compliance goals are met or exceeded across the region
• Develop budget and cost controls, and operational metrics for the region
• Provide guidance for the development of landfills, including staffing requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs
• Ensure all established cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met
• Coordinate landfill activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers
• Work with all necessary parties when developing/expanding landfills to ensure positive community relations
• Review production and operating reports and direct the resolution of operations and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
• Determine responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish immediate and long-term business objectives
• Perform and conduct performance evaluations, monitor and track employee attendance, complete disciplinary actions/meetings and all other required documentation relating to performance management
• Maintain proper records and files including all compliance and personnel records

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Proficiency in Windows/Microsoft applications
• Excellent customer relations and personnel management skills
• Must be able to read and understand landfill set grades using a surveyor’s instruments & must be familiar with EPA and state/local requirements regarding landfills
• Specific to Boyd County - Must successfully complete United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Awareness, Security and Function Specific Training with renewal every three years
• Specific to Boyd County - Must 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
• Must have waste industry experience
• Must have previous management experience involving managing P&L
• 5 years experience operating heavy equipment preferred
• Minimum 10 years landfill experience or equivalent
• Construction background a plus
• Must be able to pass state EPA certification
• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) certification, preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Proficiency in Windows/Microsoft applications
• Excellent customer relations and personnel management skills
• Must be able to read and understand landfill set grades using a surveyor’s instruments & must be familiar with EPA and state/local requirements regarding landfills
• Specific to Boyd County - Must successfully complete United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Awareness, Security and Function Specific Training with renewal every three years
• Specific to Boyd County - Must 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 in a Regular Workday

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs.
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max 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.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• 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.
• Ability to work 24-hour emergency calls.
• Limited exposure to hazardous materials.