Environmental & Recycling Lead

Kdc/one is currently hiring at our Groveport, Ohio facility. As part of the kdc/one network, we are the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products! Our Groveport location is accessible with an easy commute located on RT. 33/Hamilton Rd.     We offer excellent opportunities with competitive wages from entry level, semi and skilled trade positions. We have opportunities for advancement at all of our sites and are excited to have you join the kdc/one Team!    General Information:     The Environmental and Recycling Lead will provide support to enhance the sustainability efforts of the facility by performing a multitude of tasks including, but not limited to, identifying, consolidating, collecting, and transporting hazardous, non-hazardous, and recyclable materials.    Benefits Include:  Competitive Wages/Salary  Health/Vision/Dental/401k/bonus potential!  Paid Holidays  Paid Vacation Days    This position is responsible for:  Performs, leads, and assigns the activities of waste and recycling activities to ensure performance expectations and production schedules are met timely and with the highest level of quality.  Performs and monitors all activities associated with the collection, replacement, disposal/destruction, and shipment of hazardous, non-hazardous, and recyclable materials in accordance with federal, state, local regulations, and company standard operating procedures. Identifies and recommends new equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity. Communicates performance expectations to department employees and escalates concerns to leadership for resolution. Collaborates with other departments to improve operations and participates in special projects as requested. Coordinates logistics activities with the material control department and external transportation vendors. Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of supplies, including but not limited to, totes, drums, and labels, required to support the operation of the facility. Monitors and maintains the conditions of all hazardous, non-hazardous and recycling storage areas and all related equipment.  Supports the EHS Specialist and Facilities Supervisor with monitoring and communicating the activities of the recycling techs to ensure safe and maximum performance. Collaborates with all departments to reduce waste, cost and risk associated with the environmental activities performed at the facility. Assists with the execution of the sustainability programs set forth by corporate and local leadership. Participates in environmental audits, identifies corrective actions, and follows up with leadership on recommended improvements to ensure compliance with HAZMAT, DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations. Participates in training and maintains knowledge regarding current recycling methods, stream identification, waste mitigation, DOT regulations, and federal, state, and local regulations. Supports the safety initiatives and processes that help identify and correct any unsafe work conditions.   Provides recommendations for improvement to management and the safety department.  Maintain department related equipment including balers and PIT’s. Scheduled third party vendors to perform needed maintenance on such equipment Completes and maintains electronic and/or written records, including shipping manifests, audit documents and other required documentation associated with the handling of hazardous, non-hazardous, and recyclable materials, SOPs, Work Instructions, and other paperwork according to established company policy.  Maintains confidentiality of customer information, product information, and other sensitive and confidential information.  Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed due to workplace demands.  Performs other related duties as required.   Education & Experience: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent degree required.  Minimum two years of environmental waste and recycling experience, preferably in a regulated and GMP environment.  Minimum two years of forklift experience. RCRA and Hazardous Waste Management Certification, OSHA 10 hour or 30-hour Certification, 40 Hour HAZWOPER and DOT Hazardous Materials Management Certificate are all strongly preferred.