Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment. Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world. We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals. In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.

Main Purpose

Tradebe Environmental Service is seeking a Plant Manager to manager all aspects of plant production operations.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Assigns work to production crews and supervises their activities throughout the shift.
• Audits crews’ performance for quality, quantity, safety conformance and utilization of resources to ensure maximum effectiveness
• Continuously improve all aspects of health, safety and environmental performance
• Manages staff in cooperation with Human Resources Department including onboarding, termination of employment, and career development
• Monitors production schedules and progress to coordinate work between shifts
• Reviews schedule board, shift reports, procedures and records for receiving, handling, storing, packaging and transporting materials to ensure accuracy, safety, efficiency and compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies, and Facility Operating Permits
• Conducts activities to protect the wellbeing of employees, the public and the environment to ensure compliance with preventative measures by inspecting production area and equipment
• Properly completing required inspection forms, identifying regulatory compliance and maintenance problems and implementing appropriate corrective actions
• Enforces and monitors safety rules and practices to ensure a safe and healthy work environmental for all personnel
• Ensures all personnel are knowledgeable about any potential or known hazards and takes all necessary precautions. Oversees Plant Safety Committee and conducts crew Safety Meetings.
• Assists in presentation of personnel training programs by providing on-the-job training and by providing instruction
• Reports and responds to plant emergencies. Performs published Contingency Plan Emergency Response procedures and acts as Alternate Emergency if appointed. When accidents or incidents occur identifies the cause, reviews and amends procedures as necessary and communicates finding to personnel
• Develops waste profile sheets on in-plant generated wastes. Coordinates outgoing loads and ships materials in compliance with operational procedures and regulatory regulations
• Performs other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or related science or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of environmental experience preferred
• Waste Water Treatment License preferred
• Successful completion of Hazwoper training preferred
• Must have an OSHA/Hazwoper physical examination.
• Must obtain a physician certification to wear a respirator.
• Must obtain forklift certification.
• Five (5) years of TSDF operational experience.
• Five (5) years of working knowledge of Waste Water Treatment operations.
• Five (5) years of management experience in a plant environment.
• Knowledge of Ultra Filtration Technology.
• Knowledge of Biological Water Treatment.
• Previous experience managing a diverse team is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Walking
• Standing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Pushing
• Pulling

Why Tradebe is Right for You

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• 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
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

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