Manager/Senior Manager - Logistics & Waste Management

Job Location:

Navi Mumbai/Palava, Noida and Bangalore

Position:

Manager/Sr. Manager Logistics & Waste Management

Role & Responsibilities:

Role Purpose:

- To lead and manage end-to-end campus logistics and project-wise waste management for a large Data Centre campus having multiple projects under simultaneous development.

- The role will ensure efficient movement of construction materials, equipment and vehicles across the campus while establishing a robust system for collection, segregation, storage, transportation, recycling, authorised disposal and documentation of waste generated by each project.

- The position will act as the central point of accountability for logistics and waste management, ensuring that project execution is not constrained by logistics or waste accumulation and that all activities meet safety, environmental, statutory and company requirements.

- The person should transform logistics and waste management from a project-level reactive activity into a professionally governed campus-wide function.

Key Responsibilities:

Campus Logistics Planning:

- Develop and implement the Campus Logistics Master Plan covering all current and future Data Centre projects.

Plan common logistics infrastructure including:

1. Entry and exit gates

2. Internal roads

3. Loading/unloading areas

4. Management of material staging areas

5. Waste collection areas

Develop campus traffic and vehicle movement plans.

Establish delivery slots and vehicle movement protocols.

Coordinate logistics requirements across multiple projects to avoid congestion and conflicts.

Ensure emergency access routes remain unobstructed.

Project-Level Logistics Management:

For each Data Centre project:

1. Establish a project-specific logistics plan aligned with the campus master plan.

2. Coordinate material deliveries with Project, Procurement, SCM and contractors.

3. Ensure materials are delivered to the correct project and work front.

4. Coordinate unloading and internal material movement.

5. Monitor vehicle movement plan.

6. Prevent unnecessary double handling and material movement.

7. Participate in project look-ahead planning to identify upcoming logistics requirements.

8. Ensure logistics readiness for major project milestones.

Waste Management Campus Responsibility:

Develop and implement a Campus Waste Management Plan covering every project and common campus area.

The waste management framework should cover:

Construction & Project Waste:

1. Excavated earth/soil, Concrete and RCC waste, Bricks and masonry, Sand and aggregates

2. Steel and metal scrap, Wood

3. Packaging material, Plastic, Plastic Cardboard, Gypsum, Insulation

4. Cable drums, Electrical/equipment packaging

5. MEP installation waste

Other Waste Streams:

Design and coordinate appropriate processes for:

1. Hazardous waste, Used oil and oil-contaminated materials, Batteries

2. E-waste, Electrical/electronic scrap

3. Chemical, Paint/solvent containers

4. Green waste

Note:

The Logistics & Waste person should own the overall process and governance, while specialised hazardous waste handling should be carried out through appropriately authorised agencies and in coordination with HSE/Environmental teams.

Project-Wise Waste Collection & Disposal:

- Establish a project-wise waste collection and disposal system.

- Nominate waste collection points within each project.

- Define waste segregation standards at source.

- Establish collection frequency based on project activity and waste generation.

- Ensure waste does not accumulate at construction work fronts.

- Works with the GC partners for the deployment of: Waste bins, Trucks, Trailers, Compactors, Specialised waste vehicles.

- Maintain adequate disposal capacity during construction peaks.

- Ensure all waste is transported through approved/authorised agencies.

- Ensure no unauthorised dumping or disposal occurs.

Waste Vendor & Contractor Management:

- Identify and empanel qualified waste management/recycling/disposal agencies.

- Ensure vendors possess required licences, authorisations and statutory approvals.

- Define waste disposal SLAs and KPIs.

- Monitor vendor performance.

- Conduct periodic vendor audits.

- Ensure contractors comply with campus waste management requirements.

- Include waste management obligations in contractor scopes and contracts.

- Establish penalties/recovery mechanisms for:

1. Unauthorised dumping

2. Waste accumulation

3. Incorrect segregation

4. Unsafe transportation

5. Spillage

6. Non-compliant disposal

7. Missing documentation

Maintain complete project-wise records of scrap generation and disposal.

Traffic & Vehicle Management:

- Develop and enforce the Campus Traffic Management Plan.

- Establish dedicated routes for construction vehicles.

- Manage truck parking and waiting areas.

- Implement delivery slot management.

- Monitor vehicle turnaround time.

- Control vehicle speed and unsafe movements.

- Coordinate with Security for gate entry and exit.

Maintain segregation between:

1. Construction traffic

2. Pedestrians

3. Employee traffic

4. Data Centre operational traffic

5. Emergency vehicles

HSE & Environmental Compliance:

Work closely with HSE/Sustainability teams to ensure compliance with applicable:

1. Environmental regulations

2. Construction and demolition waste requirements

3. Hazardous waste requirements

4. E-waste requirements

5. Plastic waste requirements

6. Local pollution-control requirements

7. Transportation requirements

8. Site HSE standards

Implement a digital Logistics & Waste Management Dashboard covering:

Logistics:

1. Vehicle movements, Material deliveries, Delivery schedules, Vehicle turnaround time, Project-wise logistics status, Logistics cost

Waste:

1. Project-wise waste generation, Waste collected, Waste disposed, Waste vendor, Number of trips, Weight/quantity

Desired Profile:

Education Qualification:

Bachelors degree in engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or related discipline.

Certification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Waste Management or Environmental Management would be advantageous.

Work Experience:

Min of 12-15 years experience, also:

1. Experience in large construction, infrastructure, industrial, Data Centre, power, manufacturing or similar projects.

2. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

3. Strong experience in construction logistics and transportation.

4. Demonstrated experience in construction waste/C&D waste management.

5. Experience in contractor and third-party waste vendor management.

6. Experience with heavy equipment logistics would be preferred.

Skills:

- Execution Focus

- Performance and Accountability

- Project Management

- Design & Engineering

- Exposure to latest technology

Soft Skills:

- Communication and Listening

- Collaboration and Teamwork