[ref. s12923121] Zero Waste Manager

Job Summary

Ensure that waste diversion targets are achieved, and provide a report to the Sustainability Manager, including corrective action taken. You will be working closely with the Sustainability Manager, Operations Manager, IT Manager & Data department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coach and mentor all staff reporting to you
• Manage the performance of waste audit teams at sites
• Collate and interpret the statistics of zero waste performance at each site and ensure corrective action is taken
• Periodic review of the effectiveness of our clients specific environmental policies, procedures, and systems (financial benefit, least environmental damage and best practicable environmental option)
• Ensure daily performance measurement tools are correctly used by zero waste team
• Prepare reports and deal with matters arising around these
• Oversee and provide guidance to zero waste staff at client sites
• Ensure that all staffing levels for the achievement of zero waste are adequately trained and capable of performing to the required operational standard
• Engage with Operations Manager (or the Contract Manager to whom the Operations Manager may delegate such function), to address and ensure correction of on-site sorting activities that may be required by the commercial sorting staff
• Visit sites bi-weekly, to manage and ensure the correct implementation of zero waste procedures at each site, as contained within the service level agreement of each client, is implemented and maintained

• Strategically manage client relationships
• Ensure customer satisfaction by addressing waste diversion challenges
• Meet with clients monthly to address previous and new issues, providing feedback on improvements, reporting aspects of interest (meeting minutes required)
• Provide written communication / feedback regarding client relationships to the Sustainability Manager and the Operations Manager

• Ensure that all zero waste staff are adequately trained and competent, as per company policy and procedures

• Ensure that all reports are provided in accordance with the clients standard operating procedures, to the extent that they refer to the measurement of waste diversion at site

• Ensure that all processes for the achievement of waste diversion at a clients site are compliant with environmental legislation

• Minimum Grade 12, tertiary qualification is advantageous
• At least 4 years experience in the waste management or recycling industry with management experience (direct or indirect management)
• Good understanding of the waste Act and environmental compliances therewith
• Valid drivers license
• Minimum of 7 years working experience

Only Applicants considered for the role will be contacted.

Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process.