Regional Landfill Manager

The Regional Landfill Manager position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating region landfill operations and employees to ensure that performance goals are met while maintaining compliance with EPA, local, State and Federal Regulations. Region Landfill Managers ensure the highest standards of environmental safety and environmental compliance are met while minimizing operational costs and maximizing productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct management of all regional landfill operations in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies

• Develop and maintain the operational business plan for the region to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle production costs and images/blueprints

• Ensure all regional landfills are maintained to meet requirements for EPA and other state/local regulations and inspections

• Work with Landfill Managers to establish production and quality control standards

• Monitor and enforce quality and safety standards and ensure all compliance goals are met or exceeded across the region

• Develop budget and cost controls, and operational metrics for the region

• Provide guidance for the development of landfills, including staffing requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs

• Ensure all established cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met.

• Work with Landfill Managers to coordinate landfill activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers

• Work with all necessary parties when developing/expanding landfills to ensure positive community relations

• Review production and operating reports and direct the resolution of operations and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays

• Determine responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish immediate and long-term business objectives

• Perform and conduct performance evaluations, monitor and track employee attendance, complete disciplinary actions/meetings and all other required documentation relating to performance management

• Maintain proper records and files including all compliance and personnel records

• Other duties as assigned

• Maintain understanding of hazardous waste accumulation areas within operations and the types of hazardous waste generated and managed

• Demonstrate familiarity with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Contingency Plan and serve as an Emergency Coordinator to assist in emergency response activities as needed

• Ensure all employees involved in hazardous waste management receive appropriate training in accordance with regulatory requirements

• Verify that all required hazardous waste inspections are completed and documented within the prescribed timeframes

• Oversee the proper packaging, labeling, handling, and shipping of hazardous wastes, including reviewing and signing hazardous waste manifests

• Maintain all hazardous waste documentation and records as required by regulatory agencies and internal policies

• Ensure that corrective actions related to hazardous waste management are identified, promptly addressed, documented, and closed out

Required Qualifications

• Must have waste industry experience

• Must have previous management experience involving managing P&L

• Minimum 10 years landfill experience or equivalent

• Must be able to pass state EPA certification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

• Proficiency in Windows/Microsoft applications

• Excellent customer relations and personnel management skills

• Must be able to read and understand landfill set grades using a surveyor's instruments & must be familiar with EPA and state/local requirements regarding landfills

• For designated hazardous-waste facilities: Must successfully complete United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Awareness, Security and Function Specific Training, with renewal every three years.

• For designated hazardous-waste facilities: Must successfully complete hazardous waste management training, as provided in the Personnel Training Plan for Hazardous Waste Job Duties, within six months of employment or assignment to the facility, along with an annual review of the initial training.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years experience operating heavy equipment preferred

• Construction background a plus

• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) certification, preferred

Language Requirements

• English

Skills

• Windows/Microsoft applications

• Personnel management

• Landfill operations

• Hazardous waste management

• Budgeting

• Cost control

• Regulatory compliance

• Safety management

• Performance management

• Surveying instruments

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

• DOT Hazardous Materials Awareness

• DOT Hazardous Materials Security

• DOT Function Specific Training

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview based upon experience will be directly contacted.  Feel free to reach out directly at brittany.robinson@gogpac.com or 913.379.6995

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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