Sustainability- Waste Lead
About The Position
Micron Technology is seeking a Sustainability- Waste Lead to develop and implement site-wide waste strategies across Fab4 TD/HVM and Fab20. The role focuses on reducing waste generation, increasing reuse, recycling, recovery, and landfill diversion, and ensuring waste-management practices support sustainability, compliance, and cost objectives. The position leads waste characterization, forecasting, and management planning; ensures compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements; and works with internal teams and external waste-service providers to improve waste handling and resource recovery. It also uses performance data, advanced analytics, and AI tools to identify opportunities and improve program results. This is a full-time US position with an estimated base salary range of $111,000 to $190,000 per year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses, and equity. Micron describes benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, income-protection programs, paid family leave, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sustainability, or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of experience in environmental compliance, waste management, sustainability, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of waste regulations, waste characterization, recycling programs, and environmental management systems.
- Experience leading multifunctional initiatives and influencing collaborators across multiple organizational levels.
- Strong analytical, project-management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or other highly regulated industrial environments.
- Knowledge of circular-economy principles, zero-waste programs, and sustainability reporting frameworks.
- Experience managing waste-service providers, contract negotiations, and vendor performance programs.
- Proficiency with data analytics, business intelligence tools, and AI-enabled solutions to drive operational improvements.
- Professional certifications such as CHMM, REM, CSP, or equivalent environmental or sustainability credentials.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement site-wide strategies to reduce waste generation and increase reuse, recycling, recovery, and landfill diversion across Fab4 TD/HVM and Fab20.
- Lead waste characterization, forecasting, and management planning to address evolving waste streams and operational requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, permits, policies, and waste-management reporting requirements.
- Establish and optimize waste-service partnerships, vendor strategies, and disposal pathways to support sustainability, compliance, and cost objectives.
- Collaborate with Facilities, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Construction, and Procurement teams to incorporate waste reduction and circularity into operational and project decisions.
- Analyze waste performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive accountability and results.
- Lead and support projects that improve waste handling, source reduction, recycling infrastructure, and resource recovery capabilities.
- Apply AI and advanced analytics tools to identify efficiency improvements, optimize waste-management processes, and enhance program performance.
Benefits
- Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Programs to help protect income in the event of illness or injury.
- Paid family leave.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Benefits may also include bonuses and equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
