Head of Landfill Business

The Landfill Head will be responsible for the overall management supervision and performance of the landfill site ensuring that all operations are carried out in a safe compliant efficient and cost-effective manner. This includes overseeing landfill operations staff management regulatory compliance environmental monitoring site development and liaison with statutory bodies and corporate leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Leadership

• Plan organize and control all site activities including landfill operations waste acceptance treatment and disposal.

• Supervise and support all functional departments: Operations Mechanical Electrical EHS QA/QC Lab and Admin.

• Oversee day-to-day functioning of SD Plant INC Plant and drum disposal units ensuring optimum utilization and regulatory compliance.

• Monitor plant input efficiencies (e.g. coal power) and strive for waste processing cost optimization.

• Ensure proper functioning of utilities roads weighbridges drainage stormwater and lighting.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Monitoring

• Ensure strict compliance with Hazardous Waste Management Rules and other applicable regulations from CPCB GPCB and MoEFCC.

• Maintain and submit statutory reports such as Form 3 Form 4 Annual Returns manifests etc.

• Coordinate inspections and audits by environmental authorities and ensure zero non-conformities.

• Oversee groundwater leachate and ambient air monitoring and initiate corrective actions if required.

• Ensure all protocols for waste acceptance treatment and landfill usage are followed and documented.

3. Health Safety & Risk Management

• Implement and enforce robust EHS policies and procedures across all site functions.

• Conduct regular safety audits toolbox talks risk assessments and emergency preparedness drills.

• Ensure 100% usage of PPE and safe working conditions for all staff and contractors.

• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are executed.

• Maintain zero lost-time incidents (LTI) and actively monitor near-miss reporting.

4. People Management & Development

• Lead a multidisciplinary team including engineers technicians operators and support staff.

• Conduct regular performance reviews promote a performance-driven culture and address training needs.

• Ensure optimal manpower planning and shift scheduling in coordination with HR.

• Build a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.

5. Maintenance & Infrastructure

• Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of all plant equipment and site infrastructure.

• Monitor and review shutdown maintenance schedules and activities to minimize downtime.

• Ensure readiness of landfill infrastructure including HDPE liners leachate collection systems and gas venting systems.

6. Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with HO teams (Marketing Finance Accounts Purchase Logistics) for effective operations.

• Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of invoices and waste acceptance/rejection protocols.

• Submit weekly monthly and quarterly performance reports to management.

• Ensure seamless coordination during client visits audits and government inspections.

7. Financial & Cost Management

• Prepare and monitor site budgets operating costs and resource utilization.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or compliance.

• Track key input costs (coal chemicals energy) and improve consumption efficiency.

Qualifications :

• B.E./ in Environmental Engineering  / Chemical Engineering is preferred

• Postgraduate degree/diploma in Environmental Management is an added advantage

Additional Information :

• Minimum 15 years of experience in hazardous waste management landfill operations or related industrial operations

• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing a similar facility

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Veolia India is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity / expression national origin protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local law where applicable and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time