Operations Manager - Hazardous Material Management
Veolia North America
Atlanta, GA, USA
11/8/2024
Procurement / Operations
Full Time
Company Description
About Veolia North America
A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com
Job Description
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Position Purpose:
Responsible for managing and supervising all aspects of client services within a geographical area to include health and safety, environmental compliance, variety of services, and the hiring and training of subordinates. Assists in establishing annual goals and objectives and maintains profit and loss ratios in concert with regional objectives. Oversees subcontractor project completion in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Reviews and approves project estimates, proposals, and contracts for existing and/or new accounts.
Primary Duties/responsibilities:
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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About Veolia North America
A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com
Job Description
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Position Purpose:
Responsible for managing and supervising all aspects of client services within a geographical area to include health and safety, environmental compliance, variety of services, and the hiring and training of subordinates. Assists in establishing annual goals and objectives and maintains profit and loss ratios in concert with regional objectives. Oversees subcontractor project completion in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Reviews and approves project estimates, proposals, and contracts for existing and/or new accounts.
Primary Duties/responsibilities:
- Recognize and act on opportunities to increase value added services to customers.
- Enforce all compliance, health and safety, and procedures in accordance with departmental and regional policies.
- Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and/or potential problems.
- Oversee compliance with all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all other governmental regulations.
- Implements all required training courses as required by OSHA, as well as update refresher courses instituted by VES-TS.
- Oversees operation of all equipment including maintenance to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensures contract compliance and advises accordingly.
- Provide a safe and compliant work environment
- Supervises local managers responsible for daily operations, efficiency improvements, and staff development
- Collaborates with sales and technical teams to ensure exceptional customer service.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience required
- 4 to 6 years of hazardous waste experience required
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge in the following areas: DOT, EPA, TSCA, and OSHA.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite
- Strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
- Thorough knowledge of disposal site capabilities and limitations prior to shipping hazardous materials to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to effectively present information
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
- A valid Driver's License
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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