Industrial Cleaning/Waste Manager

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About the Role

• Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Industrial Cleaning/Waste Manager to join our Final Assembly Line based in Mobile, AL. This is an entry level, non-supervisory position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects and is responsible for processing industrial cleaning and bulk waste handling.

The Facilities Coordinator:

• Industrial ensures customer satisfaction and needs are met by using available resources in the most efficient and effective way. Manage and improve services and suppliers to ensure delivery on time, quality and cost.

Meet the Team

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you'll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your Working Environment

Nearby on 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How We Care for You

Financial Rewards

• Competitive base salary
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
• Retirement savings plan
• Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off including personal time, holidays
• Generous paid parental leave program

Health & Welfare

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
• Prescription, dental, vision, life, disability
• Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP")
• Other supplemental benefit coverages

Individual Development

• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
• Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
• Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
• National and international mobility

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your Challenges

Day to Day Facility Operations (75%)

• Manage WMSS onsite program, including manual labor associated with drum movements within the facility, drum bulking, drum crushing, assisting when extra personnel are needed, and other duties as assigned
• Identify best practices that assist customers in reducing waste volumes, increasing operational efficiencies, identifying optimal equipment usage and generating cost savings
• Segregate, label, mark and package waste materials in a safe and compliant manner
• Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage and package solid, liquid & sludge material
• Manage labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables, and loading of trucks
• Transfer waste into containers of different sizes
• Provide labor support at 90 Day Hazardous Waste Pad, when applicable
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Manage and cooperate in safety process, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings
• Maintain compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA, and DOT)
• Must be able to work independently with little direction, and as a member of a team
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the work day
• Exert physical effort in handling objects up to 30 pounds most of the work day
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) most of the work day
• Required to be exposed to a physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday
• Ability to perform tasks in inclement weather
• Manage the movement of recyclable material through the facility, conduct material grading and evaluate for sale destination
• Manage the movement of material through the facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jack, handcarts, hoists, cranes) as required
• Manage the loading of materials into vehicles and see to it that strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit is installed
• Use PC tablets to dispense and receive information such as part numbers, quantities, locations, comments, etc.
• Manage the conveying of materials from storage or work sites to designated area
• Manage identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
• Properly document work performed
• Conduct material audits

Analyze and Improve Service Delivery (20%)

• Recommend and manage initiatives to increase and improve service delivery considering both cost and quality
• KPI Management
• Simplify the complex process and procedures to reduce administrative actions
• Promote, master and apply new information technology tools

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required and four or more years previous experience
• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• RCRA, TSCA, OSHA (HAZWOPER), & DOT training

Experience

• At least 6 years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance
• At least 3-5 years experience in managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects, industrial cleaning and bulk waste handling
• At least 2 years of project management experience

Knowledge, Skills & Demonstrated Capabilities

• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder expectations
• Basic understanding of operating instructions and processes for machines
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn locations and organizational structure of the company
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner
• Well-organized, self-directed, and an engaged, collaborative team player
• Customer focused with a strong business orientation
• Demonstrated ability to take ideas and concepts and turn them into a reality
• Strong analytical skills

Your Boarding Pass

• High School Diploma or GED required and four or more years previous experience
• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• RCRA, TSCA, OSHA (HAZWOPER), & DOT training
• Experience in a related area preferred
• Good communication skills
• Basic understanding of operating instructions and processes for machines
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn locations and organizational structure of the company
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner

Travel Required

• 10% Domestic

Physical Requirements

• Onsite 100%
• Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documentation