Waste Operations Administration Team Lead

Who is DESOTEC?

DESOTEC's customer base is constantly growing thanks to a strong focus on 24/7 service and a commitment to design and deliver the best purification solution in close dialogue with the customer. DESOTEC has about450 employees worldwide, all committed to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across industries. In 2026, DESOTEC earned its second consecutive EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide.

Further information is available at www.desotec.com. Follow @desotec on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Your tasks & responsibilities?

As Waste Operations Administration Team Lead, you combine people management with process ownership and compliance oversight.

• Youlead, coach and develop a team of six employees, ensuring clear priorities, accountability and a collaborative team culture. You support team members in resolving administrative and process-related issues across departments, empowering them to take ownership whilefacilitating cross-departmental alignment when needed.
• You ensure allwaste administration, reporting and reception activities are carried out accurately, efficiently and in compliance with applicable legislation and internal procedures.
• You implement changes in waste legislation by translating new requirements into practical processes, procedures and ways of working for your team.
• You monitor the accuracy and timeliness of critical reports and registrations, including waste registers and other compliance-related documentation.
• Youdrive continuous improvement by analyzing workflows, resolving operational challenges and implementing process optimization initiatives together with internal stakeholders.

Who are you?

You are a structured and analytical people manager who enjoys improving processes and helping others succeed.

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree or have built equivalent expertise through relevant experience.
• You have at least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in an administrative, operational, logistics and/or compliance-oriented environment, including experience leading or coaching people.
• You are analytical and precise, with a strong ability to understand and navigate complex administrative flows. You enjoy diving deep into processes, identifying inefficiencies, and structuring clear, workable solutions.
• You communicate fluently in Dutch and English and are comfortable interacting with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• You have a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Experience with waste legislation, waste administration and/or transport-related processes is considered a strong asset.

What's in it for you?

It goes without saying that you get a lot in return in exchange for your unbridled dedication and enthusiasm:

• A competitive salary - We guarantee you a (more than) competitive base salary, depending on your experience.
• Fringe benefits - To optimize your salary package, you can count on a smartphone with a mobile subscription, meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance (AG Insurance), a non-recurrent CAO90 bonus, two annual gross bonuses, and the option for bicycle leasing after 6 months of service.
• Flex Income Plan - You can convert part of your end-of-year bonus into benefits that suit your lifestyle, such as extra leave, multimedia, or a leasebike. This gives you the freedom to take control of your reward package and personalize it in a way that truly works for you, all within the applicable legal framework.
• Time off to schedule freely - At DESOTEC there is no collective closure. You enjoy 29 paid vacation days and have the freedom to take 10 unpaid vacation days on top of that. This way you can increase your number of vacation days to 39 days!
• Personal & professional growth - You will have every opportunity to immerse yourself in your new role, but also to grow personally and professionally through an extensive range of training courses.
• Stay active & social - As an employee with a permanent contract, you can enjoy one free group sport lesson/activity per week at the Vision 21 gym in Roeselare, including activities like boxing, pilates, spinning, padel and more.
• Discounts through partnerships - Through Benefits at Work you get discounts at Center Parcs, Zalando, bol.com,Krëfel, Decathlon and many more.
• Fun and relaxation - You will regularly be invited to one of the many afterworks and other fun activities. Each team also gets a team building budget - it'sup to you how you spend it!
• Structured onboarding - We prepare a tailored onboarding plan for every new starter, ensuring a smooth integration into your team, tools, and DESOTEC’s mission from day one.