General Affairs Specialist (Recycling)

Samsung Electronics•Newberry, SC

50d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for overall General Affairs duties regarding improving the contract management services, vendor management, and budgeting. This position pays invoices, heavily focuses on recycling and works on projects with the manager to improve processes. The General Affairs Recycling Specialist is responsible for overseeing and optimizing recycling and facilities management activities to support production, achieve zero landfill goals, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
0-2 years of experience managing contracted vendors, including budgeting, quality reviews, and invoicing required.
Knowledge of waste management best practices.
Proficient in MS Office applications, time management, problem solving and communication and leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Prolonged periods of walking, sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
All employees must be able to lift up to 35 pounds

Responsibilities

Manage contracts with external service vendors for recycling including facility management.
Process invoices monthly and analyze cost trends to ensure efficient resource allocation.
Coordinate facilities maintenance activities to ensure smooth production operations.
Assist with special projects aimed at improving processes and supporting workforce needs.
Develop and implement recycling plans, goals, and initiatives to minimize waste and achieve zero landfill objectives and encourage program participation and compliance.
Draft and implements operations budget. Completes paperwork, recordkeeping, or monitoring required for grant-funded projects.
Oversee recycling pickup and drop-off programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Optimize recycling collection schedules to enhance service quality and efficiency.
Assign technicians and drivers to routes and coordinate shipments of recyclable materials to processing companies or shipping brokers.
Investigate violations of recycling and solid waste management programs.
Set recycling initiatives in the community to encourage participation and compliance.
Process invoices monthly, track cost trends, and prepare daily/weekly reports on log receipts.
Maintain and calibrate scales semi-annually, monitoring daily weights to track trends.
Ensure recycling staff members receive up-to-date safety training.
Perform maintenance, installation, repair, and upkeep of recycling machinery and equipment.
Responsible for operating systems such as: NERP, BQMS, ECMS and VERS)
Coordinate recycling collection schedules with vendors to optimize service quality and efficiency.
Communicate plant safety rules to all truck drivers.
Conduct preventive maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations.
Assist with event planning for the facility.
Perform all other duties as assigned by management.