Waste Management Contract Specialist

MAU is hiring a Waste Management Contract Specialist at our client in Greer, SC. As a Waste Management Contract Specialist, you will support plant production waste disposal and recycling activities in accordance with BMW policies and legal requirements. This is a contract, long-term assignment.

The Waste Management Contract Specialist collaborates and supports the Waste Team and Waste Service Provider (WSP) with administrative and contract oversight/compliance topics for the surrounding Plant and the new Production Facility.

Our client, a premier automotive company, is located in the upstate area of SC.

Benefits Package

• Major medical coverage, including dental and vision

• 401k with employer matching

• Term life

• Short-term disability

• Accidental loss

• Uniform allowance

• PTO and paid holidays

Shift Information

• 1st shift, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree; OR
• Equivalent of 4+ years of related experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

General Requirements

• Knowledge of environmental management in areas such as air, wastewater, solid, and hazardous waste, toxic chemical management, and regulations

• Ability to work effectively in teams

• Logistics skills (i.e., develop mid to long-term strategies, for the entire supply chain; supply method evaluation and analysis; develop emergency concepts; develop methods and standards)

• Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Requirements

• German language skills both oral and written

Essential Functions

• Support the creation and tracking of waste management related processes, strategies, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI), by using corporate standard concepts

• Provide cost transparency for waste management-related contract activities that may include recycling rebates, Waste Service Provider (WSP) billing and invoice information, transportation, repairs, leases, or rentals

• Supports with providing departmental budget forecasts, accruals, budget compliance, and target tracking

• Actively participate in projects associated within assigned areas of responsibility, including periodic regulatory, internal, and external audit

• Ensure on-time validation of service provider invoices/work orders and payments through the systems

• Create purchase requisitions for approved goods/services to support waste logistics management

• Ensure timely compliance and resolution of workflow notifications

• Ensure planning for regulated materials management meets all applicable regulatory requirements

• Support development and creation of regular status reports and indicators to measure assigned work activity including service provider performance management

• Support Waste and Environmental projects and activities including audits ensuring all issues are closed/addressed in a timely manner

• Understand and model VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving

• Adhere to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles

• Perform other tasks as required

Physical Demands

This position may require the following to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to walk long distances, climb stairs, and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

Travel

• 10%

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