EPR Operator

Job Title: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Operator

Location

Experienced year

Position Summary:

EPR Operator

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in managing waste value chains, dealing with multiple stakeholders (recyclers, PROs, vendors, agencies), ensuring end-to-end traceability, and maintaining strict compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. EPR Operations & Execution

• Plan and oversee the execution of EPR obligations across the entire waste value chain – from collection and aggregation to final recycling or disposal.
• Implement on-ground strategies for post-consumer waste collection in line with EPR commitments and targets.
• Coordinate with authorized recyclers, dismantlers, and collection centers to ensure traceable, compliant waste processing.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure full compliance with EPR regulations as per the Plastic Waste Management Rules, E-Waste Management Rules, Battery Waste Management Rules, or other relevant laws.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of collection, recycling, and disposal activities including invoices, GPS tracking data, recycling certificates, and other proof of execution.
• Prepare and submit timely compliance reports, annual returns, and other filings on portals such as the CPCB EPR Portal or state portals.
• Assist during audits and inspections conducted by CPCB, SPCBs, or other competent authorities.

3. Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with

  Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs)

  , logistics providers, recyclers, and other vendors to ensure coordinated waste flow.
• Act as a point of contact for inter-departmental coordination (procurement, legal, finance, etc.) to align EPR strategy with organizational objectives.
• Conduct periodic meetings with external stakeholders and provide updates on progress and compliance.

4. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze data related to quantity and quality of waste collected, recycled, and reported.
• Generate monthly/quarterly MIS reports to monitor KPIs such as collection efficiency, geographic coverage, recyclability percentage, and compliance risk.
• Identify process gaps and propose improvements to increase operational efficiency and transparency.

5. Awareness & Training

• Support awareness campaigns for waste segregation and collection (especially in take-back programs or consumer-facing EPR models).
• Conduct internal training sessions for cross-functional teams to ensure organization-wide awareness of EPR mandates.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of EPR frameworks in India (Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016; E-Waste Management Rules, 2022; etc.)
• Understanding of reverse logistics and waste collection supply chains.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for dealing with external vendors and regulators.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Familiarity with CPCB’s online EPR Portal, registration processes, and reporting workflows.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with data management/reporting tools.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in

  Environmental Science

  ,

  Environmental Engineering

  ,

  Sustainability

  ,

  Industrial Engineering

  ,

  Public Policy

  , or related fields.
• Master’s Degree (preferred) in Environmental Management, Waste Management, or Sustainability.

Experience:

• Minimum

  1–10 years of experience

   in EPR operations, solid waste management, sustainability compliance, or related fields.