Hazardous Waste Manager

Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers long-term career development across 35+ locations.

As a Hazardous Waste Manager, you will oversee the safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous, chemical, and pharmaceutical waste across customer facilities and internal operations. You will ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations while supporting operational efficiency and team performance. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent regulatory knowledge, and the ability to build effective partnerships with customers, internal teams, and regulatory agencies. Sharps Medical Waste Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including Health, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k), PTO, Referral Program, Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of hazardous, chemical, and pharmaceutical waste collection, segregation, packaging, and disposal.
• Ensure compliance with all EPA, DOT, OSHA, and state environmental regulations.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for hazardous waste management activities.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and safety evaluations at customer sites and internal facilities.
• Manage waste profiling, sampling, and documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with disposal facilities and transportation teams to schedule shipments and maintain cradle-to-grave compliance.
• Train, mentor, and support team members on proper waste handling, HAZWOPER procedures, and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records, manifests, and reports required by regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as primary point of contact for hazardous waste compliance questions and customer needs.
•  Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, cost savings, and process safety.
•  Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional education in chemistry or hazardous waste management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Safety Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
•  3+ years of hazardous waste, chemical waste, or environmental compliance experience; supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between customer facilities.
• Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required; additional regulatory certifications preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of RCRA, DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide superior customer service and lead teams effectively.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve complex operational challenges.
• Must be able to safely lift 50+ pounds as needed.
• Immunizations required due to working in healthcare/hospital settings.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret regulations, technical documents, and safety requirements.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports, maintain documentation, and ensure regulatory recordkeeping compliance.

Why Join Sharps

Sharps Medical Waste Services offers a mission-driven, collaborative environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful operational impact. In this role, you will play a central part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and enabling data-driven decisions that help Sharps grow and scale responsibly. You will gain exposure to cross-functional operations and the opportunity to help implement innovative finance processes.

EEO Statement

Sharps Medical Waste Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.