Facility Operations Manager

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K matching

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Training

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Facility Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day facility operations and manage field operations. The role emphasizes health and safety, productivity, and regulatory compliance, with input on performance from Supervisors and Technicians.

The position requires supervisory experience in chemical operations, knowledge of environmental regulations, and budget experience, with an OT-eligible schedule and potential for bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory/management of chemical operations.
• Experience at hazardous waste/chemical facility preferred.
• P&L/budget experience.
• Knowledge of Federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• OSHA training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the top priority by following policies and safe work practices.
• Focus on productivity, safety, compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure each project has an operating plan and that staff follow it.
• Onsite supervision, training and mentoring Supervisors and Technicians; provide performance input to GM.
• Manage daily production goals: trailer offloading/receiving, consolidation, shredding, and outbound operations.
• Perform general operations management duties and act as emergency coordinator on site.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Operations management

Hazardous materials

Regulatory knowledge

OSHA training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Environmental studies degree preferred

Job description

Clean Harbors located in Chattanooga, TN is looking to add a Facility Operations Manager to join their safety conscious team. The Facility Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations as well as management of field related operations of the facility. The successful candidate will have industry experience and logistics experience combined with a strong administrative skill set.

Shift: 7:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri. OT and weekends as needed.

Pay: $80,000-90,000 DOE; Annual Bonus Potential

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
• Competitive wages;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Emphasize productivity, health & safety, compliance and customer satisfaction;
• Ensure that each project has an operating plan and that personnel follow it;
• Onsite supervision, training and mentoring Supervisors and Technicians and will also provide input to General Manager regarding performance evaluations for individuals to whom this position has direct supervision over;
• Will be responsible for daily production goals of the shift including trailer offloading/receiving, consolidation, shredding, box truck offloading, and outbound operations. Additionally, further shift expansion is also planned;
• General operation manager duties, setting and assigning daily area tasks and goals. Troubleshooting difficulties. Ensuring Health and Safety. Ensuring Compliance. Will act as emergency coordinator on site during shift. Point of contact for facility during this time and manager on duty.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Degree in environmental studies preferred);
• Experience working at a hazardous waste or chemical facility is highly preferred;
• Supervisory or management experience in chemical operations preferred;
• P&L/Budget experience;
• Knowledge of Federal, state and local environmental regulations;
• OSHA Training and experience.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Identification: 165195

Category: Plant & Facilities

Posting Date: 2026-08-25

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Plant & Facilities Management

Locations: 3300 Cummings Road

Pay Range: 41500.00 - 133303.00 Annually