Industrial Waste Operations Manager - Tradebe

Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment. Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world. We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals. In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.

The Opportunity

As a Technical Services Operations Manager with Tradebe you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a team of chemists and drivers who handle our lab packing business. This individual will ideally have industry experience directly dealing with hazardous waste and have extensive knowledge on hazardous waste profiles. This is an on-site position and can require some local travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage schedule(s) for Field Chemists and Drivers
• Provide Sales, Plant Operations, and Customer Service teams with technical support regarding lab packs
• Schedule projects such as lab cleanouts and plant closures.
• Ensure all field operations are conducted in accordance with appropriate regulations (EPA, OSHA, and DOT) as well as with Tradebe procedures
• Manage logistics in and out of the Service Center as well as deliveries into disposal facilities
• Ensure compliance of the 10-day facility
• Manage HHW (household Hazardous Waste) events including organization of the team, setup and breakdown of the site, assigning duties to chemists and communicating with customers on site
• Ensure Tradebe's level of service performance as it relates to meeting all requirements based on contractual obligations
• Act as a local Health and Safety representative by driving H&S compliance for the team
• Act as a back-up for Field Chemists who are out of the office, going to generator sites to complete technical service projects as needed
• Ensure office is equipped with all stocks needed by Field Chemists, including drums, drum-handling tools, diamonds, PPE, etc.
• Other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field is preferred
• Minimum three (3) years Field Chemist experience
• Minimum one (1) year managerial experience
• Experience pricing and quoting the scope of projects
• Extensive knowledge of EPA and DOT regulations
• Previous experience managing a diverse team is a plus
• Intermediate proficiency with Excel and Word
• Ability to present technical information
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight timelines

Physical Requirements

• Walking
• Standing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Ability to travel by car, plane, etc.

Why Tradebe is Right for You

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
• 401k Retirement match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
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