Position Purpose:Provide strategic leadership and operational excellence for all Transportation and Disposal functions
across Environmental Solutions and Services (ESS), with specific focus on hazardous waste
transportation safety, compliance, and efficiency. This executive position is responsible for developing
comprehensive transportation policies, implementing advanced logistics and disposal systems,
optimizing fleet operations, and establishing effective operating models that ensure regulatory
compliance while meeting business objectives and customer requirements. The role requires
establishing key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating
with ESS Branch Operations to achieve operational efficiency, and cost control in the specialized field of
hazardous waste transportation. Success in this position directly impacts the company's safety record,
environmental compliance, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.  Primary Duties /Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategic transportation improvement initiatives to optimize logistics operations and enhance safety, compliance, and financial efficiencyDrive safety improvement programs across ESSLead a team of logistics, transportation and supply chain expertsLead transportation programs including internalization, Electronic Logging Devices (ELD), Freight Pay and Audit (FP&A), contract maintenance, and fuel rebate initiativesDirect transportation sourcing strategies including RFP development, vendor negotiations, and performance monitoringDrive implementation of Element Fleet Management system and Transportation Management Software (TMS) across operationsEstablish and lead Transportation Control Tower for comprehensive oversight of operations, incl asset trackers, utilization, replacementOptimize rail service initiatives and disposal pricing while maintaining carrier relationshipsDevelop transportation policies to manage operational, regulatory and financial risksLead Fleet Asset Management and Replacement Strategy developmentDrive strategic cost optimization for waste disposal, shifting from reactive price negotiations to strategic sourcing and relationship managementManage waste flows and coordinate with facilities during annual kiln shutdownsDrive and oversee the company's disposal internalization strategy, evaluating opportunities across the enterprise to optimize the balance between owned and third-party disposal facilitiesNegotiate best rates for the organization and sustainable partnerships with disposal outletsWork Environment: Individuals would work in an office environment with significant travel required spending time with Key Suppliers, ESS Operations, and VNA Corporate.