Waste and Warehouse Manager

Standard Nuclear•Oak Ridge, TN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. The Waste and Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading and executing regulated waste management activities while overseeing warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory control operations. This role ensures full compliance with DOE, EPA, DOT, RCRA, TSCA, and site-specific requirements while maintaining disciplined control of material flow to support manufacturing and operational objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong regulatory knowledge, operational discipline, and daily engagement in warehouse and field environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing both compliance-heavy waste activities and practical material handling and logistics operations.

Requirements

Experience managing radioactive and hazardous waste in accordance with RCRA, TSCA, DOE Order 435.1, and DOT regulations.
Demonstrated experience in industrial warehouse, materials management, shipping, and receiving operations.
Working knowledge of freight coordination, carrier management, and hazardous materials shipping requirements.
Experience preparing waste manifests, profiles, and regulated shipping documentation.
Familiarity with DOE or similarly regulated environments.
Experience working in radiological facilities or controlled areas.
Proficiency with inventory management or ERP systems.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing operational priorities.

Nice To Haves

Forklift or material handling certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct waste characterization activities, including sampling coordination, profile development, and verification of Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) compliance for approved disposal facilities.
Package, label, and prepare waste in accordance with DOE Orders, RCRA, TSCA, DOT regulations, and site-specific procedures.
Ensure proper segregation, container selection, labeling, contamination control, and storage practices.
Prepare, review, and maintain required waste documentation including waste profiles, shipping papers, manifests, and supporting records to ensure regulatory compliance and traceability.
Coordinate and support waste shipments to approved disposal facilities, ensuring proper classification, documentation, and transportation compliance.
Interface with Environmental Compliance, Radiological Control, Transportation, Waste Operations, and Project Management personnel to support compliant waste disposition.
Identify and report waste-related issues, non-conformances, or regulatory concerns and support corrective actions.
Maintain inspection-ready records and support internal and external audits, assessments, and regulatory inspections.
Promote adherence to Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles and site-specific safety programs.
Direct daily shipping and receiving operations, including inspection of inbound materials, documentation verification, and coordination of outbound shipments.
Oversee warehouse organization, yard storage, material staging, and housekeeping activities.
Ensure inventory materials are safeguarded, properly stored, and managed for their intended purpose.
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure alignment with ERP or inventory systems.
Coordinate delivery of materials to manufacturing lines in support of production schedules.
Work directly with suppliers, procurement, analysts, and operations to support blanket orders, manage lead times, and shift production slots as needed.
Coordinate carriers and freight providers to ensure timely and compliant transport of materials.
Provide periodic extended service support, including coordination of emergency material requests.
Ensure all waste handling and material management activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory and site procedures.
Enforce proper labeling, segregation, and handling requirements for hazardous and radioactive materials.
Maintain safe operation of material handling equipment and warehouse systems.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to material flow, waste reduction, and inventory accuracy.