Facility Operations Supervisor

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Stock options

Career growth opportunities

Safety‑focused culture

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. is seeking a Facility Operations Supervisor in Phoenix, AZ to provide front-line leadership for daily plant operations, including loading/unloading, refinery tasks, and wastewater treatment. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include supervising foremen and staff, coaching teams, ensuring SOP adherence, and driving continuous improvement while managing training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five to seven years of relevant plant operations experience preferred.
• Previous plant leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Must have Department of Transportation training and forklift certification.
• Able to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures and complete annual reviews.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily plant operations including truck/rail loading, refinery operations, tank farm activities, wastewater treatment, maintenance, blending, and waste-tracking processes.
• Lead, coach, and mentor plant foremen and employees.
• Ensure safety, SOP, permit, and site policy compliance and accountability.
• Oversee training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and review operational records.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Communication

Industrial operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows-based applications

Waste tracking systems

Job description

Facility Operations Supervisor

Summary

Pay: Up to $111,000.00 - Depending on experience

The Facility Operations Supervisor provides front-line leadership and oversight of daily plant operations. Depending on the assigned department, responsibilities may include refinery operations, shipping and receiving, truck and rail loading and unloading, tank farm operations, maintenance, blending, wastewater treatment and waste-tracking activities. This position supervises plant employees and foremen while promoting safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

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;
• Generous paid time off, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development in all the stages of your career.
• Stock Options
• Health Benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Paid time of - 3 weeks a year

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise daily, site-specific plant operations, including truck and rail loading and unloading, refinery operations, tank farm activities, wastewater treatment, maintenance, blending, and waste-tracking processes.
• Lead, coach, and mentor plant foremen and employees.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for assigned operational areas.
• Ensure employees follow all Health and Safety requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, permit requirements, and site-specific policies.
• Hold employees accountable for safety, performance, attendance, and compliance expectations.
• Ensure employees understand and take ownership of applicable permit and regulatory compliance standards.
• Oversee employee training, scheduling, performance evaluations, development, corrective actions, and other supervisory responsibilities.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Review operational records, scanning applications, EOM scanning procedures, VPI documentation, and pick sheets.
• Support continuous improvement and efficient plant operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five to seven years of relevant plant operations experience required.
• Previous plant leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Department of Transportation training required.
• Forklift training or certification required.
• Strong leadership, coaching, decision-making, and employee-management skills.
• Working knowledge of multiple plant operations and site-specific processes.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures and successfully complete required annual reviews and quizzes.
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications and plant waste-tracking or scanning systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to travel less than 10%.
• Ability to wear a respirator and successfully complete a respirator fit test.
• Ability to work in environments that may include loud noise, machinery, vehicles, chemicals, and other industrial conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, reach, squat, stoop, push, pull, grasp, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate or drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and heavy equipment as required.
• Must possess the visual and hearing abilities necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with corrective or assistive devices when needed.

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.

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Plant & Facilities Management

Locations: 1340 West Lincoln Street

Pay Range: 39000.00 - 111086.00 Annually