Sustainability Program Manager

Enviri Corporation • Moreno Valley, CA

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop, lead, implement, monitor and execute the company’s waste & recycling management program at a customer location. Serve as liaison between Clean Earth, its customer, and 3rd party logistics providers. Working independently at the customer’s site under general supervision, responsible for implementation and day-to-day operations of Clean Earth’s waste management program. Drive recycling improvements, cost improvements and waste minimization in alignment with customer goals. Assist with research and implementation of sustainable and innovative programs.

Requirements

• Either a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the waste management industry OR, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of experience in the waste management industry.
• Working knowledge of RCRA and DOT regulations.
• Physically able to traverse large facility with busy forklift traffic, through narrow aisles, and ability to access locked fenced areas.
• Visual acuity to read labels and documents, and to perform compliance inspections of container storage areas
• Willingness and ability to wear company provided personal protective equipment including eye protection, steel toed shoes, and safety vest
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers

Nice To Haves

• Spanish Fluency a plus
• Experience in project management and/or client relations
• Experience in hazardous waste management, including preparation of labels and shipping paperwork
• Experience scheduling hazmat transporters/carriers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Teams, and Share point
• Experience using an order entry system (Oracle ideal)
• Highly developed verbal communication skills to work with individuals at all levels of staff at the customer site and within Clean Earth
• Ability to lead others through influence
• Ability to work independently under general supervision

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical and EHS expert for customer on hazardous waste and DOT regulations
• As technical expert for the customer, provide consultation on best known practices for appropriate disposition of all types of waste.
• Plan and schedule scrap/waste shipments at customer site, to ensure internal deadlines are met
• Ensure shipments are completed in a compliant manner (e.g. all items packaged, marked and labeled properly, paperwork meets regulatory requirements, proper DOT transporters are utilized). Ensure all local, State, and Federal requirements are adhered to.
• Assist with waste characterization of various waste streams
• Work with on-site teams daily to monitor waste and recycling programs and maintain swaps and pickups as needed.
• Work with customer teams on special projects as needed.
• Participate in weekly team planning calls; benchmark and share experiences with other program managers at similar customer locations.
• Participate in customer calls and meetings as necessary for implementation of onsite program.
• Maintain and update shipments in company systems for forecasting and billing purposes. Collaborate with customer service, billing and operations teams to ensure seamless customer experience.
• Resolve site-level vendor and customer issues that may arise. Address issues in a professional manner with appropriate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coach customer and/or 3rd party organizations on Clean Earth systems/database and serve as liaison between parties to ensure collaboration and implementation of site programs.
• Conduct regular inspections of waste containers, both within the building and outdoor storage areas
• Facilitate emergency response activities as directed by customer.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees