APPROVED STORAGE AND WASTE HAULING INC · 1 day ago
Hazardous Waste Program Manager
Bridgeport, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expApproved Storage and Waste Hauling Inc. is an industry-leading regulated waste management company serving healthcare facilities throughout the Northeast. They are seeking a Hazardous Waste Program Manager to build, lead, and manage their hazardous waste department, blending strategic leadership with daily operational involvement.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Build the organization’s hazardous waste program, including policies, workflows, documentation, and training materials
Establish short- and long-term program goals, KPIs, and compliance strategies
Manage and grow the hazardous waste team, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organizational standards
Actively participate in daily hazardous waste handling, storage, labeling, and disposal activities
Conduct routine inspections of waste accumulation areas and ensure proper segregation and container management
Lead problem-solving efforts for operational challenges—working alongside staff, not just supervising
Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations (e.g., RCRA, DOT, EPA, state and local requirements)
Maintain and update required documentation, manifests, and reports
Serve as the primary point of contact during audits, inspections, or regulatory interactions
Train employees on hazardous waste procedures, emergency response, and regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to reduce waste generation, improve sustainability, and optimize processes
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
Travel regularly to the hospitals and healthcare facilities we service throughout the Northeast to conduct inspections, support daily operations, collaborate with onsite staff, and ensure regulatory compliance across all locations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in hazardous waste management, EHS, or related operations
Strong knowledge of RCRA regulations and hazardous waste accumulation requirements
Demonstrated experience in both program management and hands-on operational work
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Preferred
Hazardous waste or HAZWOPER certification (e.g., 40-hour HAZWOPER)
Experience building or significantly improving a hazardous waste program
Supervisory or team leadership experience
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
APPROVED STORAGE AND WASTE HAULING INC
Mount Vernon, New York
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase