Manager, Incinerator Facility DEA

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Sparks, NV

4d•$135,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Manager Incinerator DEA is responsible for the overall operations and financial results of one or more Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerator (HMIWI) facilities. The role is accountable for the controlled substance program, regulatory compliance, interpretation of federal and local regulations, oversight of destruction practices and procedures, and maintaining DEA regulatory compliance. The manager works with Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, Transportation, Safety, and Environmental Compliance to address safety, regulatory, and customer matters. The position ensures facilities meet or exceed goals for Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H), regulatory compliance, revenue growth, budget control, customer service, and continuous improvement. The manager leads and develops facility teams; oversees regulatory records, permits, inspections, and customer environmental tours; monitors key performance indicators and implements continuous improvement and corrective actions; manages financial forecasting and financial reporting; and coordinates operational best practices. The role also oversees service delivery, transportation and customer service functions, DEA-controlled substance receipt, processing, destruction and reporting, compliance reviews and investigations, and communications with the DEA and other regulatory agencies. The position includes preparing monthly management reports, participating in year-end physical counts, and performing other assigned duties. The job operates in a combination of office and plant/field environments and routinely uses standard office equipment. It is designated safety sensitive, and the successful candidate may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with regulations and company policies. The position is an office/on-site role. The expected annual base pay range is $135,000 to $175,000, with the specific offer influenced by relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Requirements

Five years of progressive management experience in a plant operations environment, demonstrating the ability to manage people in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role is designated safety sensitive and may involve drug and alcohol testing.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

Accredited bachelor’s degree in management or an environmental-related field, or related equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Select, train, and develop an effective and efficient team of managers, supervisors, and plant workers.
Review applicable regulatory documentation, maintain databases and records including permits, accidents, and workers’ compensation, and establish effective relationships with state and local regulatory personnel.
Coordinate inspections and customer environmental tours, and ensure operational and customer-related functions are completed accurately and on time to required standards.
Meet with key team members to review reports, improve productivity and service, identify inconsistencies, and develop action plans aligned with the company’s Customer 1st vision.
Maintain focus on key performance indicators and initiate continuous improvement practices to achieve production, safety, compliance, and financial goals.
Resolve identified hazards and unsafe conditions or practices; perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Provide financial forecasting and review, analyze, approve, or submit payroll registers, accounts payable batches, expense reports, capital expense projects, and monthly expense and revenue/volume reports.
Collaborate with other facility managers and support personnel to identify, develop, and review facility operating, information-gathering, and reporting best practices.
Ensure delivery of services through transportation, plant, and customer service functions; address issues raised through customer feedback processes.
Maintain knowledge of permit requirements, CEMS rules, and EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations, and ensure processes and controls support compliance at all locations.
Review and file Vehicle Condition Reports, maintain Hours of Service logs, and collaborate with Transportation and Logistics teams on DOT compliance.
Oversee DEA-controlled substance practices and procedures for product receipt, processing, destruction, and reporting; evaluate and continuously improve regulatory controls.
Interpret local and global regulations and ensure company processes are aligned with them.
Prepare monthly management reports on operations, progress, and department metrics.
Liaise with the DEA and other regulatory agencies as needed for reporting requirements and permit or submission updates.
Participate in the year-end physical count and compile reconciled data.
Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits and conduct or direct investigations of compliance issues when needed.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.