Clean Earth · 3 weeks ago
Environmental Sustainability and Innovation Program Manager
Plainfield, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expClean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States, dedicated to innovative sustainability solutions. The Environmental Sustainability and Innovation Program Manager will research, develop, and launch sustainability programs while building strategic relationships with vendors and internal teams to enhance recycling and waste minimization efforts.
Environmental Engineering
Responsibilities
Research the recycling/reuse industry to identify and develop recycling/ reuse/ waste minimizations solutions with industry experts for Client waste streams
Works with Leadership, Commercial and Operations teams to identify and prioritize Client opportunities for innovative solutions
Assesses client current programs
Schedule and lead internal/external meetings for project development/modification/ expansion
Builds & Implements solutions for Client opportunities
Leads building of complex programs, based on assessments and client goals
Evaluation of waste/recycling needs, equipment, logistics, recycling & Product Stewardship
Make recommendations for go-forward practices and best in class waste management alternatives that promote product stewardship, sustainability and recycling improvements for new and existing client programs
Develop and manage internal and external project solution timelines for all Client projects assigned
Leads/manages implementation of innovative solutions across multiple internal functional groups leading to growth for new innovative solutions/best practices
Participates in customer facing meetings and Commercial activities as they relate to Innovative Solutions for potential/current Clients
Develop & maintain strategic vendor network outlets and relationships for recycling, reuse, alternative use, and commodities solutions, including vendor site visits as needed
Identify and pursue relationships with emerging and innovative companies in the recycling and reuse marketplace
Establishes and/or guides pricing discussions with vendor partners, evaluating geographic recycling/reuse solutions
Build national and regional capabilities where gaps exist in network
Partner with Procurement & EHS for achievement of compliance, contract and service agreement with vendor partners
Develop vendor partner strategy plans
Serve as a liaison between Clean Earth Commercial, Operations, functional groups & Full circle teams and vendor partners as needed
Responsible for creation and maintenance of new SOPs, work instructions, and guidance documents
Conduct and participate in internal business reviews to present and review information with/to Senior Leadership
Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, Chemistry, or Biology
A minimum of 5 years of experience in hazardous/industrial waste & recycling industry specifically in commercial and or vendor relations
Working knowledge of RCRA, DOT, regulatory environment
Up to 30% travel including driving and or flying
Preferred
40-hour HAZWOPER Certificate
Professionally interact with customers and/or coworkers
Self-directed with the ability to work independently on multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines
The ability to manage several tasks at once to meet deadlines
The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
Must own reliable automobile, have valid driver's license and maintain minimum required automobile insurance coverage
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment
Paid time off
Wellness benefits
Employee discount program
Tuition assistance
401k with company matching
Company
Clean Earth
At Clean Earth, we bring together top-tier talent, exceptional service, and one of the nation’s largest networks of treatment, recycling, and sustainability solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-04-01Acquired
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