Hazardous Waste Manager

Sharps Medical Waste Services•Muhlenberg Township, PA

About The Position

Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers long-term career development across 35+ locations. As a Hazardous Waste Manager, you will oversee the safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous, chemical, and pharmaceutical waste across customer facilities and internal operations. You will ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations while supporting operational efficiency and team performance. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent regulatory knowledge, and the ability to build effective partnerships with customers, internal teams, and regulatory agencies. Sharps Medical Waste Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including Health, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k), PTO, Referral Program, Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability. Why Join Sharps Sharps Medical Waste Services offers a mission-driven, collaborative environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful operational impact. In this role, you will play a central part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and enabling data-driven decisions that help Sharps grow and scale responsibly. You will gain exposure to cross-functional operations and the opportunity to help implement innovative finance processes.

Requirements

3+ years of hazardous waste, chemical waste, or environmental compliance experience
Supervisory or management experience required
Strong working knowledge of RCRA, EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between facilities
Ability to lift 50+ pounds as needed
Must pass background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Safety Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and solve operational challenges
Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills

Responsibilities

Lead daily hazardous waste operations including collection, segregation, packaging, and disposal.
Ensure compliance with EPA, DOT, OSHA, RCRA, and state environmental regulations.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Conduct audits, inspections, and safety evaluations.
Oversee waste profiling, sampling, manifests, and regulatory documentation.
Coordinate shipments with transportation and disposal partners to maintain cradle-to-grave compliance.
Supervise, train, and mentor team members on HAZWOPER and safety protocols.
Serve as primary compliance contact for customers and internal teams.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost control, and safety performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.