Landfill Manager

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Lewis Township, OH

31d

About The Position

The Landfill Manager position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating landfill operations and employees to ensure that performance goals are met while maintaining compliance with EPA and other state/local agency regulations. The Landfill Manager is also responsible for the adherence to landfill operating standards, development of supervisory goals and objectives, and management of labor hours and expenses. The Landfill Manager ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and environmental compliance are met while minimizing operational costs and maximizing productivity.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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 instrument & must be familiar with EPA 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
Minimum 5 years landfill experience or equivalent
Must be able to pass state EPA certification
Must be at least 19 years of age.
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.

Nice To Haves

5 years experience operating heavy equipment preferred
Construction background a plus
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) certification, preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the operational business plan to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle production costs and images/blueprints
Maintain landfill to meet requirements for EPA and other state/local regulations and inspections
Manage landfill operations in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
Obtain and track production/quality control data
Implement landfill development plans, meet facility needs, and recommend equipment needs
Develop/track budget/cost controls and operational metrics
Coordinate landfill activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers
Review production and operating reports and drive resolution of problems accordingly
Conduct performance evaluations, monitor and track employee attendance, complete disciplinary actions/meetings, and complete all other required documentation relating to performance management
Determine responsibilities and scheduling of employees to ensure business objectives are met
Maintain proper records and files including all compliance and personnel records
Other duties as assigned
Specific to Boyd County - Responsibilities specific to 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 to assist in emergency response activities as needed
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 the 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 that corrective actions related to hazardous waste management are identified, promptly addressed, documented, and closed out