Facility Operations Manager I

Clean Harbors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Company-paid training

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Facility Operations Manager I in Phoenix, AZ to oversee daily plant operations, including drum processing and tank farm activities, while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. The role leads supervisory staff and coordinates across shifts to meet production goals and regulatory requirements.

The candidate will manage waste tracking, inventory, and reporting systems, partner with the General Manager on staffing, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of plant operations or industrial facility management experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience managing plant operations and production teams.
• DOT training required.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous waste operations, wastewater treatment, tank farm operations, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with waste tracking systems and inventory scanning applications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations across drum processing, tank farm operations, truck loading/unloading, wastewater treatment, inventory management, and waste tracking.
• Ensure all operations comply with company policies and environmental regulations at all levels.
• Lead, coach, and develop Operations Supervisors and plant personnel across shifts.
• Monitor productivity and set daily production goals for efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure proper waste identification, routing, storage, segregation, and disposal per requirements.
• Partner with the General Manager on hiring, development, and workforce planning.
• Analyze performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and profitability.
• Maintain site permits and regulatory compliance.
• Promote safety culture by enforcing SOPs and environmental standards.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Hazardous waste operations

Waste tracking

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Waste tracking systems

Inventory scanning apps

Job description

Facility Operations Manager I

Position Summary

The Facility Operations Manager I is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the facility to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant processing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. This position manages multiple operational areas, including drum processing, tank farm operations, truck loading and unloading, wastewater treatment, inventory management, and waste tracking. Working closely with the General Manager, the Facility Operations Manager I provides leadership to plant supervisors and operations personnel while driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, employee development, and continuous improvement. This role serves as the second-in-command in the absence of the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, including drum pumping, drum dumping, tank farm operations, truck loading and unloading, wastewater treatment, fuel blending, shredding operations, inventory management, and waste tracking.
• Ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, local, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Lead, coach, and develop Operations Supervisors, Plant Foremen, and other plant personnel across multiple operational areas and shifts.
• Monitor facility productivity and establish daily production goals to ensure operational efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure proper waste identification, routing, storage, segregation, and disposal in accordance with regulatory and facility requirements.
• Partner with the General Manager on hiring, employee development, performance management, workforce planning, and other personnel-related activities.
• Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, profitability, and overall facility performance.
• Maintain ownership of site-specific permits and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing Health & Safety procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and environmental compliance requirements.
• Hold employees accountable for safety, quality, and operational performance expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 5–7 years of plant operations or industrial facility management experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing plant operations and production teams.
• DOT training required.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous waste operations, wastewater treatment, tank farm operations, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with waste tracking systems, inventory scanning applications, and warehouse operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

Benefits

• 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 401(k) with company matching component.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environment.

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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.

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.