Facility General Manager — Waste & Safety Leader

Clean Harbors, Inc.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Facility General Manager to lead a hazardous waste facility, overseeing daily operations including waste handling, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will manage budgets, staffing, and subcontractor activities to drive profitable performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety culture, training staff, and ensuring facility readiness for audits and client visits. This role is based on site at 601 Riley Road and requires senior operations experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7–10+ years of operations experience.
• Experience leading facility operations in industrial or hazardous waste settings.
• Strong knowledge of RCRA, DOT and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to train and develop teams, coach performance, and plan succession.

Responsibilities

• Manage the facility to meet clean compliance standards and CCP KPI targets.
• Oversee waste handling, wastewater processing, and technology capabilities.
• Hire subcontractors and solicit bids for projects.
• Co-chair Facility Health & Safety meetings with the safety department.
• Oversee budgeting, labor, materials, and operating costs to meet financial targets.
• Lead training and development of plant personnel and future managers.
• Ensure maintenance department runs smoothly and facilities are audit-ready.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships with local operations leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Waste management knowledge

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Facility General Manager to lead a hazardous waste facility, overseeing daily operations including waste handling, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will manage budgets, staffing, and subcontractor activities to drive profitable performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety culture, training staff, and ensuring facility readiness for audits and client visits. This role is based on site at 601 Riley Road and requires senior operations experience.