Manager, Incinerator Facility DEA

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Pay Range: $135k to $175k (DOE)

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I. Job Summary

The Facility Manager Incinerator DEA is responsible for overall operations and financial results of one or more Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerator (HMIWI) facilities. The individual responsibility will include accountability for the controlled substance program, compliance, interpreting federal and local regulations, oversight of the destruction practices and procedures and ensuring all DEA regulatory and compliance are maintained. They will collaboratively work with multiple groups including, but not limited to: Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, Transportation, Safety, and Environmental Compliance, ensuring that all safety, regulatory, and customer issues affecting each location are promptly addressed. This person will also ensure that each facility meets or exceeds its goals as it pertains to Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H), Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Growth, Budget Control, Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure Selects, trains, and develops an effective and efficient team of managers, supervisors, and plant workers.
• Review all applicable regulatory documentation (i.e., required performance testing, RATA testing, State required Electronic Data Reports, training records, etc.). Manages a database to include annual permit renewals, accidents and Worker’s Compensation records, etc. Establishes and maintains effective contact with state and local regulatory personnel and coordinates inspection and customer environmental tours. In addition, ensure that operational and customer related functions are completed timely, accurately, and sufficiently to meet standards. Meets with the key team members regularly to discuss and analyze reports with the goal of improving productivity and service. Identifies inconsistencies and develops action plans consistent with WMHS’s Customer 1st vision.
• Ensures continual focus on Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and initiate Continuous Improvement Practices in all phases of the operation to achieve all production, safety, compliance, and financial/budgetary goals. Initiates actions to assure timely resolution of identified hazards or unsafe conditions and practices. Performs Root Cause Analyses and implements corrective actions when necessary.
• Provides financial forecasting and regularly reviews, analyzes, approves, and/or submits Payroll registers, A/P batches and expense reports, capital expense projects, monthly expense reporting, monthly revenue/volume reports.
• Works with other facility managers and key support personnel in the identification, development, and review of best practices in facility operation, information gathering, and informational reporting.
• Ensures delivery of services through transportation, plant and customer service functions to enhance customer loyalty. Addresses issues that arise through customer feedback processes (e.g. customer surveys).
• Has thorough knowledge and understanding of permit requirements, CEMS rules, EPA, OSHA, DOT, and ensures all locations have processes and controls implemented to ensure 100% compliance. Has a detailed understanding of all DOT regulations, including VCR (Vehicle Condition Report) review and filing, and maintenance of HOS (Hours of Service) Logs and collaborates with Transportation and Logistics teams to assure compliance.
• Provide oversight of DEA controlled substance practices and procedures including product receipt, processing, and destruction and reporting. Evaluate the efficiency of regulatory controls and improve them continuously.
• Interprets local and global regulations and ensures company processes are in alignment.
• Prepare monthly management reports regarding operations and progress, including monthly department metrics.
• Liaison with DEA or other regulatory agencies as needed to support reporting requirements or requesting updates on permits, submissions, etc.
• Participate in the year-end physical count and compile reconciled data.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed. Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues when needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive management experience in plant operations environment, demonstrating the ability to manage people in a manufacturing environment.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in management or environmental related field preferred, or related equivalent in relatable work experience.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected annual base pay range for this office/on-site position is $135k to $175k. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

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