Head of Environmental, Hazardous Waste Services

Univar Solutions

. Hold full P&L ownership for a $300M revenue, $45M EBITDA integrated services business .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $223,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong P&L ownership and leadership in hazardous waste management, driving growth through strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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P&L OwnershipHazardous Waste ManagementCommercial AcumenTransformation LeadershipRegulated Environments Experience

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Hard Skills

Annual Operating Plan DevelopmentPipeline Growth StrategyKPI Dashboard ManagementPricing Strategy DevelopmentBusiness Transformation InitiativesDigital Tools AdoptionProcess StandardizationOperating Model OptimizationCustomer Retention StrategiesOperational Efficiency Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementTalent Development

Tools & Technologies

Analytics ToolsAutomation ToolsSystem Integration Solutions

Industry Keywords

EH&S ComplianceWaste ServicesIntegrated ServicesCommercial EngineValue Capture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Hold full P&L ownership for a $300M revenue, $45M EBITDA integrated services business
Oversee a cross-functional organization of approximately 90 employees across commercial, operations, and support functions
Own and deliver the Annual Operating Plan across revenue, Gross Margin, and EBITDA
Drive pipeline-led growth through new business, cross-sell, and churn recovery
Lead management operating reviews, pipeline reviews, and KPI dashboards
Optimize the portfolio toward targeted high-value verticals
Drive pricing strategy and value capture with Finance and Commercial
Lead safety and compliance culture across the business
Serve as executive sponsor for enterprise customers
Build cross-functional partnerships across CD, Operations, and Supply Chain
Lead joint account planning and cross-sell execution
Manage vendor and disposal network relationships
Represent the business in executive, customer, and industry forums
Define and execute multi-year ChemCare / OSS strategy
Embed services into Univar’s broader commercial engine
Lead segmentation, targeting, and growth initiatives
Lead business transformation initiatives, including process standardization, technology enablement, and operating model optimization
Drive adoption of digital tools, automation, analytics, and system integration
Identify strategic investments for growth and scalability
Position the integrated lifecycle service offering as a competitive differentiator
Establish a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Align organization structure to support growth
Drive talent development and succession planning
Lead organizational change and transformation initiatives
Deliver revenue and Gross Margin growth
Improve pipeline health and conversion, customer retention, cross-sell penetration, EBITDA performance, and operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
10+ years leadership experience in hazardous waste
Proven P&L leadership experience
Strong commercial acumen and growth leadership
Experience in regulated environments (EH&S, waste services)
Track record of leading transformation
Ability to operate strategically and tactically

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Industry-leading retirement programs
Time off programs
Strong work/life flexibility
Targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role)
Annual salary reviews
Competitive pay and benefits
Total Rewards package with market aligned pay and incentives
Benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process