Manager, Quality

Arcwood Environmental, LLC•Orange, TX

19h

About The Position

The Manager, Quality is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient processing of materials within incineration operations. This role oversees the technical evaluation of incoming waste streams, supporting operational decision-making, and ensures adherence to regulatory and internal quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related science field (required)
3+ years of onsite experience with waste profiling, waste analysis and waste processing (required)

Nice To Haves

Proven, hands-on experience managing an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System and/or internal audit experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
Develops, implements, and maintains the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 requirements
Leads a team of manifest compliance coordinators tasked with waste manifest check-ins of bulk and containerized waste onsite
Reviews and evaluates laboratory analytical data for incoming drum deliveries to determine proper handling, treatment, and incineration pathways; ensures all materials meet facility acceptance criteria and regulatory requirements prior to processing
Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies related to waste deliveries, including mismatches in documentation, labeling, or composition and collaborates with internal teams and customers to ensure accurate waste characterization and compliance
Evaluates eligible waste streams for incineration based on technical assessments, ensuring safe and efficient throughput while maintaining environmental and safety standards
Participates as part of the Technical Review Team, providing guidance on complex waste profiles, analytical interpretation, and operational decision-making; facilitates discussions and ensures timely resolution of technical issues
Establishes laboratory testing priorities to support operational needs, turnaround times, and compliance requirements; coordinates closely with lab personnel to optimize workflows and responsiveness
Performs waste profile changes as needed, ensuring all updates are accurately documented and communicated across relevant systems and departments
Oversees container relabeling activities to ensure proper identification, hazard communication, and regulatory compliance for all waste containers
Provides backup support for the scheduler/planner during absences, ensuring continuity in scheduling, waste acceptance planning, and coordination of processing activities
Supports continuous improvement initiatives, compliance audits, records management and document control procedures
Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization