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Position:Senior Expert in Waste Management

Primary Location:Schkopau (DEU), Germany

Additional Locations: Boehlen (DEU) Tarragona (ESP) Stade (DEU) Terneuzen (NLD) + More - Less

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:01/14/2025

Job Number:R2056986

Position Type:Regular

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At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

We are currently looking for aSenior Expert in Waste Management, primarily based inGermanyat one of the following locations:Boehlen, Schkopau, or Stade.Other major European locations might also be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Supply Chain Technology and Improvement Manager, responsible for leading Environmental Supply Chain global improvement efforts around external treatment of waste including disposal and recycling. This role exists to support the management of external waste treatment from Dow sites globally. The primary focus of the role is to identify and implement waste management improvements, primarily in EMEAI, but also globally.

The Environmental Supply Chain (EnvSC) team is part of the Environmental Technology Center and provides competitive services to Dow businesses and sites to reduce risk, reduce costs, and meet compliance and sustainability objectives around waste management and waste treatment.

You are a team player that requires minimal supervision. You have experiences and interest in environmental compliance and environmental related improvement projects. You are organized, able to complete work within both company required and self-defined deadlines. You enjoy working with people both inside and outside of Dow at various locations. You possess the ability to work with large amounts of data, compiling information into understandable reports to enable action. You have a bias for action to improve work processes and leverage best practices in diverse geographical and regulatory landscapes.

In this role, you will be required to work across multiple businesses and geographies to identify and implement improvements in waste management processes and costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain waste treatment cost tracking database and analyze waste cost data to identify improvement areas across regions and businesses.

• Serve as Waste Management Focal Point for Waste Services Purchasing representatives for all regions, coordinating and improving external waste treatment activities.

• Provide technical support for waste minimization projects, troubleshooting, and waste characterization activities, aligning with corporate sustainability goals and to Dow outplants and terminals regarding waste streams and waste treatment.

• Manage the EMEAI/AP 3rd Party Waste Treatment Facility Audit Program, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

• Identify and evaluate treatment technologies for potential new waste streams, serving as a Subject Matter Expert on related projects.

• Serve as Waste Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) on projects or initiatives which have the potential to generate new waste streams and provide support and expertise for waste characterization activities for EMEAI/AP.

• Lead efforts in EMEAI/APAC to minimize waste and find higher value opportunities for potential waste streams.

• Support the implementation of the upcoming Global Waste Management Standard, ensuring adherence and best practices.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor of Science in in Engineering, Biology, Environmental Technology, or another related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in operations or a waste management related field.

• Understanding of current and upcoming EU, regional, and local regulations pertaining to waste and environmental management to ensure compliance with legal standards.

• Proven experience in managing projects, particularly in a multinational and cross-functional environment, including working with third-part vendors.

• Working knowledge of SAP and Analytics Tools.

• Understanding of and experience in EMEAI Waste Management.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively across multiple sites and businesses, providing technical solutions and support.

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills in an international environment.

• Pioneering spirit and flexibility in adapting to dynamic environments.

• Project Management Skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with different stakeholders.

• Teamwork skills and cross-functional, solution-oriented mindset.

Additional notes

Please be aware that relocation and Visa support are not available for this position.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.

• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).

• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).

• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.

• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.

• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.

• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.

• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:

• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)

• Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)

• Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.