TRADEBE

Plant Manager

TRADEBE East Chicago, IN

The Opportunity

As a Plant Manager at our largest revenue-generating facility in the US, you will be a critical player in the business by managing all aspects of plant production operations. This position requires a leader with the ability to forecast, plan, and follow-through with plant improvements. From ensuring production and compliance KPIs to partnering interdepartmentally across Tradebe locations, you must possess multifaceted knowledge about the environmental services industry. A successful candidate will split their time between the plant and the office to understand and address any operational and employee challenges.


Key Job Responsibilities

  • Ensure the facility is properly staffed in all plant production operations
  • Maintain expert knowledge of plant capabilities and processes such as blending, bulking, cylinder management, fuels blending, lab pack processing, organic solid waste recycling, pumping, shredding, and thermal desorption
  • Work with Compliance Managers and participate in inspections/meetings with regulatory agencies including IDEM, EPA, OSHA, and FRA
  • Ensure the facility remains in compliance with RCRA Part B permit, and DOT regulations
  • Participate in EH&S committees and drive a "Customer First, Safety Always" culture
  • Ensure proper disposal outlets are selected for materials and schedule outbounds to maintain inventory levels
  • Work with managers and logistics at TSDFs to coordinate and ensure accuracy of outbound management of waste materials from disposal facilities
  • P&L management
  • Involvement and management of site capital budget and projects
  • Collaborate with Managers and People & Culture to assist with the implementation and execution of employee engagement initiatives
  • Plan & forecast and direct the receipt and processing of inbound and outbound waste shipments


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field or the equivalent work experience required
  • Minimum of five (5) years of environmental experience required
  • Successful completion of Hazwoper training preferred; successful completion upon hire required
  • Must obtain forklift certification
  • Five (5) years of TSDF operational experience
  • Five (5) years of management experience in a plant environment required


Why Tradebe is Right for You

  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • 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



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.

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management
  • Industries

    Environmental Services

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