Facility Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Safety culture

Job summary

Clean Harbors located in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Facility Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and field-related activities of the facility. The role requires strong administrative skills and experience in logistics and safety-conscious operations.

Shift is 7:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri with OT and weekends as needed. Pay ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 depending on experience, with annual bonus potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; environmental studies degree preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience in chemical/ hazardous operations is advantageous.
• P&L/budget management experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of Federal, state and local environmental regulations is expected.
• OSHA training/experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Health and safety is the number one priority, adhering to safe work practices and policies.
• Emphasize productivity, health & safety, compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure each project has an operating plan and that personnel follow it.
• Onsite supervision, training and mentoring of Supervisors and Technicians; provide input on performance evaluations.
• Manage daily production goals including trailer offloading/receiving, consolidation, shredding, and outbound operations; plan shift expansion.
• Serve as emergency coordinator on site; act as point of contact for facility during shift.

Skills

Supervisory/management experience

P&L/budget experience

Environmental regulations knowledge

OSHA training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in environmental studies 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