Facility Manager Incinerator DEA

Position Purpose

The Facility Manager Incinerator DEA is responsible for overall operations and financial results of one or more Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerator (HMIWI) facilities. The individual will have accountability for the controlled substance program, compliance, interpreting federal and local regulations, oversight of the destruction practices and procedures, and ensuring all DEA regulatory and compliance requirements are maintained. They will work collaboratively with multiple groups including Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, Transportation, Safety, and Environmental Compliance to address safety, regulatory, and customer issues promptly.

The role ensures each facility meets or exceeds goals related to Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H), Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Growth, Budget Control, Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement.

• Ensure selects, trains, and develops an effective and efficient team of managers, supervisors, and plant workers.
• Review all applicable regulatory documentation (e.g., permit required performance testing, RATA testing, State required Electronic Data Reports, training records, etc.).
• Manage a database that includes annual permit renewals, accidents, and Worker's Compensation records.
• Establish and maintain effective contact with state and local regulatory personnel, coordinate inspections, and host customer environmental tours.
• Ensure operational and customer-related functions are completed timely, accurately, and to standard.
• Meet with key team members regularly to discuss and analyze reports with the goal of improving productivity and service.
• Identify inconsistencies and develop action plans consistent with Stericycle's Customer 1st vision.
• Maintain focus on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and initiate Continuous Improvement Practices throughout all phases of operation to achieve production, safety, compliance, and financial goals.
• Initiate actions to ensure timely resolution of identified hazards or unsafe conditions and practices.
• Perform Root Cause Analyses and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide financial forecasting and regularly review, analyze, approve, and/or submit Payroll registers, A/P batches and expense reports, capital expense projects, monthly expense reporting, monthly revenue/volume reports.
• Work with other facility managers and key support personnel to identify, develop, and review best practices in facility operation, information gathering, and reporting.
• Ensure delivery of services through transportation, plant, and customer service functions to enhance customer loyalty.
• Address issues arising through customer feedback processes (e.g., customer surveys).
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of permit requirements, CEMS rules, EPA, OSHA, DOT, and ensure all locations have processes and controls implemented to ensure 100% compliance.
• Understand and apply DOT regulations, including VCR review and filing, and maintenance of HOS Logs. Collaborate with Transportation and Logistics teams to assure compliance.
• Oversee DEA controlled substance practices and procedures, including product receipt, processing, and destruction and reporting.
• Evaluate the efficiency of regulatory controls and continuously improve them.
• Interpret local and global regulations and ensure company processes are aligned.
• Prepare monthly management reports regarding operations and progress, including monthly department metrics.
• Liaise with DEA or other regulatory agencies to support reporting requirements or to request updates on permits, submissions, etc.
• Participate in year-end physical counts and compile reconciled data.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Conduct or direct internal investigations of compliance issues when needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Preferred Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree or related work experience preferred.
• BS in management or environmental related field preferred, or related work experience.
• Five or more years of progressive management experience in logistics and plant operations, demonstrating the ability to manage people in a manufacturing and/or transportation environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe and regulatory compliant work conditions for all team members.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and codes in the waste industry and specific responsibilities.
• Ability to manage within an established budget; strong knowledge of budgetary processes, P&L statements, asset management, and project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to input, monitor, and manipulate data within these applications.
• Extensive experience with waste heat recovery, including waste heat boilers, heat exchangers, steam turbines/generators, or similar high-speed rotating process equipment.
• Preferred experience in the…