Landfill Manager

Rumpke is a family‑owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Landfill Manager position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating landfill operations and employees to ensure that performance goals are met while maintaining compliance with EPA and other state/local agency regulations. The Landfill Manager is also responsible for the adherence to landfill operating standards, development of supervisory goals and objectives, and management of labor hours and expenses. The Landfill Manager ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and environmental compliance are met while minimizing operational costs and maximizing productivity.

• Develop and maintain the operational business plan to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle production costs and images/blueprints
• Maintain landfill to meet requirements for EPA and other state/local regulations and inspections
• Manage landfill operations in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Obtain and track production/quality control data
• Implement landfill development plans, meet facility needs, and recommend equipment needs
• Develop/track budget/cost controls and operational metrics
• Coordinate landfill activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers
• Review production and operating reports and drive resolution of problems accordingly
• Conduct performance evaluations, monitor and track employee attendance, complete disciplinary actions/meetings, and complete all other required documentation relating to performance management
• Determine responsibilities and scheduling of employees to ensure business objectives are met
• Maintain proper records and files including all compliance and personnel records
• Other duties as assigned
• Specific to Boyd County – Responsibilities specific to hazardous waste management:
  • Maintain understanding of hazardous waste accumulation areas within operations and the types of hazardous waste generated and managed
  • Demonstrate familiarity with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Contingency Plan and serve as an Emergency Coordinator to assist in emergency response activities as needed
  • Ensure all employees involved in hazardous waste management receive appropriate training in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Verify that all required hazardous waste inspections are completed and documented within the prescribed time frames
  • Oversee the proper packaging, labeling, handling, and shipping of hazardous wastes, including reviewing and signing hazardous waste manifests
  • Maintain all hazardous waste documentation and records as required by regulatory agencies and internal policies
  • Ensure that corrective actions related to hazardous waste management are identified, promptly addressed, documented, and closed out

• This position will manage 1-10 employees.
• This position will oversee and direct other managers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Windows/Microsoft applications. Excellent customer relations and personnel management skills.
• Must be able to read and understand landfill set grades using a surveyor's instrument & must be familiar with EPA requirements regarding landfills
• Specific to Boyd County – Must successfully complete United States Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Materials Awareness, Security and Function Specific Training with renewal every three years
• Specific to Boyd County – Must…