Waste Program Manager at The Planet Group Waste Program Manager at The Planet Group in Riverside, Missouri Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Title:

Waste Program Manager Location:

Kansas City, MO Contract to Hire - 6 month contract and then direct hire

Starting Pay:

Up to 80k depending on experience

Excellent Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, 401k match We are seeking a Program Manager to lead operations in Kansas City, MO . This role involves managing safety compliance, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring site compliance, and driving profitability. This position reports to an Operations Manager . This role is onsite.

Essential responsibilities:

Safety:

Promote a strong safety culture by collaborating with site operations, EHS teams, and lab personnel. Conduct and oversee quality STOP audits, report incidents, and follow up on safety issues as perprotocols. Train employees on stop work authority and safety practices, maintain and update safety documentation. Ensure compliance with all internal and client-specific safety procedures and participate in incident reviews as necessary.

Operations & Site Compliance:

Initiate and manage new business ventures, including staffing and operational setup. Oversee various projects such as lab cleanouts, facility pickups, decommissioning, and waste management, from scope definition to job for the university and various contractors. Serve as the primary contact for project coordination, manage ticketing systems, and address site-specific operational needs. Ensure accurate waste profiling and documentation, manage routine meetings, and identify improvements in compliance and sustainability practices.

Leadership & Peer Development:

Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to onsite staff, manage training, and ensure professional growth. Address and resolve team conflicts, maintain high morale, and foster a collaborative work environment. Coordinate client-specific training and onboarding and ensure that all staff meet required training and certification standards.

Profitability:

Monitor and adjust target hours and billing to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Review and approve contract employee timesheets and ensure correct billing. Drive customer service initiatives, participate in cost reviews, and develop and track KPIs for performance and profitability

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or other related majors, or equivalent Prior knowledge, experience, and compliance with DOT, RCRA, and other applicable regulations Successful completion of

OSHA/DOT

physical examination Proficient in Wasteland and

ADVISE 1

year of team leadership experience Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Preferred Requirements:

Emergency Response Project Management experience Completion of ES advancement program 2+ years' experience in the Environmental Services/Hazardous Waste industry