Facility Operations Supervisor

Clean Harbors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Facility Operations Supervisor in Phoenix, AZ to provide frontline leadership for plant operations and supervise foremen and employees. Responsibilities vary by department and may include refinery operations, shipping/receiving, maintenance, blending, tank farm operations, and wastewater treatment.

The role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient operations. Key duties include enforcing safety rules, directing daily operations, mentoring staff, managing scheduling and

Qualifications

• Must have 5–7 years of plant operations and supervision experience.
• DOT and forklift training are required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications and plant operation tools.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety by enforcing rules and site policies.
• Supervise daily plant operations including truck/rail loading, refining, tank farm, and wastewater treatment.
• Lead, train, and mentor plant foremen and employees.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows-based applications

Waste-tracking scanning apps

EOM scanning procedures

VPI/pick sheets

Forklift training

Job description

Facility Operations Supervisor

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Pay Range: 39,000 - 110,086

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Facility Operations Supervisor to provide frontline leadership for plant operations and supervise plant foremen and employees. Depending on the assigned department, responsibilities may include refinery operations, shipping and receiving, maintenance, blending, tank farm operations, and wastewater treatment. This position ensures operations run safely and efficiently while meeting environmental compliance requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make health and safety a priority by enforcing safety rules, standard operating procedures, and site policies.
• Supervise daily plant operations, including truck and rail loading and unloading, refinery processing, tank farm activities, and wastewater treatment.
• Lead, train, and mentor plant foremen and employees.
• Manage employee scheduling, performance feedback, and accountability.
• Make decisions regarding hiring, training, promotions, compensation, and corrective action.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned plant operations.
• Ensure employees understand and take ownership of permit requirements and environmental compliance standards.
• Oversee scanning applications used for waste tracking and material movement.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Perform additional duties as business needs require.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience, including plant operations and supervision.
• Required Department of Transportation (DOT) and forklift training.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple operational priorities.
• Proficiency in Windows-based applications.
• Knowledge of waste-tracking scanning applications, EOM scanning procedures, and VPI/pick sheets.
• Proficiency in multiple site-specific plant operations.
• Ability to review applicable standard operating procedures annually and successfully complete related assessments.
• Ability to perform essential job duties, with reasonable accommodation as needed, and complete required respirator fit testing.
• Ability to travel less than 10% of the time.

About Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate over $6 billion in annual revenue and have over 25,000 employees across 900 locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Clean Harbors is North America's leader in Industrial Services, Emergency Response, and Hazardous Waste Management. We are also a market leader in parts-cleaning technology and oil re-refining.

We collect more than 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and operate the largest re-refinery capacity in North America, allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons annually.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs while reducing their carbon footprint.

PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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 a reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are 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 pay reflects the starting rate for this position. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and business needs. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package.