On Site Manager - Ashland Inc.

Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), a Fortune 500*, diversified chemical company provides innovative products, services and solutions to customers around the globe. Ashland has sales and operations in the United States and in more than 100 countries worldwide. Our operations include four divisions:  Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Distribution, Valvoline and Ashland Water Technologies.   At Ashland our vision is to enable growth and to add value to all we touch. This includes our products, our services and our people. In fact our people - employees, customers and vendors - define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.   Ashland is a market-focused, processed-centered organization that strives to perform for each customer. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.   *FORTUNE 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc    This position is located in Red Bay, AL.    As a Site Manager, you will manage a multi-shift operation (staff of 2-4). Manage waste management activities including inventory of waste/hazardous materials (raw materials), waste shipment preparation and off-site disposal.  You will coordinate all transportation for waste/recycling activities.  Develop and maintain a good relationship with clients and employees and provide a safe environment for all employees.  Ensure all vendor accounts are current so there are no disruptions in service.  Be able to communicate new ideas to plants and effectively sell them to management.  Manage financial goals and budgets set by the customer and coordinate the cost savings as well as accuracy of invoices from suppliers and invoices to the customer.  Negotiate with suppliers on leasing/buying equipment.  Coordinate supplier and customer facility visits/audits.  Present cost saving results to management To qualify, you will need the following:   * 4 year degree - BS or BA  or equivalent academic training and experience * Minimum 5 years experience * Good communication, negotiation and supervision skills * Have strong selling, customer service and people skills and possess a "hand-on" work ethic * DOT / RCRA / OSHA  Regulatory compliance training/knowledge preferred * ISO 14000 process knowledge preferred * Knowledge of waste regulations, Local, State and Federal preferred * Health and Safety background preferred * Experience in preparing and conducting training is required * Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and general office equipment * Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States   Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple:  industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemical company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.   In addition to our career opportunities, look at our track record of consistent earnings and our spirit. Look at our values, which define who we are and what we care about as a company. What you have to offer an employer is special.  What Ashland has to offer you can not be found just anywhere.   Ashland Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.     TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please select the Apply button provided below. If no Apply button is provided, please copy and paste the URL below into your address bar. This will take you to Ashland's Career Center. Once there, enter job number # 2378926 in the Keyword Search field to find this posting and apply online.   https://ashland.taleo.net/servlets/CareerSection?art_ip_action=FlowDispatcher&flowTypeNo=13&pageSeq=1&art_servlet_language=en&csNo=2   We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.