Roles and responsibilities of the waste treatment manager
Waste treatment managers have a number of roles and responsibilities of their own. He or she must ensure that waste processing is carried out in an appropriate, economical and environmentally responsible manner. They also ensure that all procedures are followed and complied with, including environmental laws and regulations. Here is a list of the main responsibilities of the waste treatment manager:
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with environmental procedures and regulations, including associated contingency plans.
Examine waste treatment and waste management methods and determine the best way to deal with it.
Determining the quantity and nature of waste to be treated, and the methods to be used to treat it.
Plan and coordinate waste treatment and disposal.
Drafting and updating waste treatment procedures and guides.
Drawing up reports and statistics on waste and waste treatment.
Informing and training employees on waste treatment procedures and rules.
To monitor and ensure compliance with waste treatment procedures and legislation.
Develop and implement recycling and waste reduction programmes.
Developing waste processing tools and systems.
Assessing and managing the risks associated with waste processing.
Manage disputes and complaints relating to waste processing.
The waste treatment manager is a key role for a company and for the environment. It is important that this role is filled by someone who knows what they are doing, keeps up to date with environmental procedures and regulations, and can apply them.
Salary and career development of a waste treatment manager
A waste treatment manager manages the waste recycling and recovery processes, and ensures the smooth operation of waste collection, sorting and treatment systems. This job requires a great deal of expertise and varied skills. The salary of a waste treatment manager varies according to experience and bonuses. Gross annual salary in France per year of experience for a waste treatment manager :
0 to 2 years: between 28,000 and 35,000 euros ;
2 to 5 years: between €37,000 and €45,000;
5 to 10 years: between €50,000 and €65,000;
10 to 15 years: between 65,000 and 75,000 euros;
More than 15 years: between 75,000 and 90,000 euros.
In terms of career development, a waste treatment manager can choose from the following professions:
Environment and sustainable development manager ;
Recycling and waste treatment consultant
Environmental management system manager
Director of technical services;
Sustainable development project manager.