Operations Support Manager - WMSS

WM•Knoxville, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

Serves as support person for Sustainability Services Territory or Vertical. Activities include: implementation of new contracts, assisting with special projects and staffing existing contracts as needed. May also assist Business Development and Territory/Vertical Managers with site walks, proposal development and contract renewals. Significant travel is required (90%+). While position is remote, the ideal candidate would reside in one of the following locations: Nashville, TN Knoxville, TN Massena, NY

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant experience.
Seven (7) years of relevant experience (in addition to education requirement).
RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience required.
OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER Certification required.
Valid Drivers License required.
Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

An entrepreneurial skill set is highly valued with the ability to creatively achieve stretch goals and provide new services and value to existing customers.
Profit and loss (budgeting).
Project management.
Customer service and vendor management.
Supervisory and team building skills.
Creative problem solving and innovative thinker.
Effective and concise communication.
Adept decision making.
Strategic thinking.
Strong leadership and relationship building skills.
Strong business acumen and financial knowledge.
Self-motivated and directed with a keen sense of urgency to deliver results.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
Consult with client and prospective clients to identify, design and implement cost saving opportunities and proposals.
Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting.
Resolve all issues in a timely manner.
Administer client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts.
Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations.