General Manager Data Centers

HPC Industrial powered by Clean Harbors; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Certifications & training

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a General Manager for Data Center Services to own profit and loss, and lead safe, compliant delivery of environmental and industrial services to data center customers across multiple locations. You will oversee regional branches, drive financial performance, staffing, and customer relationships while aligning operations with corporate strategy and growth initiatives.

This role requires strong leadership, P&L experience, and the ability to travel up to 50% in support of a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Environmental Science or related required.
• 7-10 years' relevant experience. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental policies, legislation and regulations.
• P&L management experience.
• Budgeting and financial management skills.
• Able to effectively lead and manage a multi-site environment.
• Strong business acumen.
• Customer relationship management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Interpersonal, communication, and presenter skills
• Change management skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership and accountability for the performance, profitability, safety, and compliance of multiple Industrial Services locations.
• Responsible for regional profit and loss performance, including labor, materials, disposal, equipment, and SG&A costs.
• Monitors and manages performance of multiple facilities, KPIs, safety metrics, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and performance management to Operations Managers and site leadership.
• Reviews and approves capital, purchasing, and operational expenditures within authority; develops regional budgets.
• Ensures locations comply with corporate policies and regulatory requirements (RCRA, DOT, OSHA).
• Directs allocation of personnel, equipment, and resources across locations to meet customer commitments.
• Oversees training and development to ensure required certifications and leadership capabilities.
• Prepares reports, forecasts, and operational updates for senior leadership; analyzes trends and risks.
• Supports business development and growth initiatives with key customers; identifies expansion opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Clean Harbors is looking for a General Manager for our Data Center Services who owns the profit and loss performance and the safe, compliant delivery of industrial and environmental services to data center and mission‑critical facility customers within an assigned territory to join their team! This position is directly responsible for oversight of multiple branches, facilities, operating locations and overall performance, profitability, and operational leadership of assigned transfer, storage, and disposal facilities which includes the oversight of waste management, health & safety, compliance, profit & loss, and staffing. Provides directions to Operation Managers and site leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. Accountable for regional financial results, workforce planning, customer relationships, and execution of business strategy in alignment with company objectives.

Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end‑to‑end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety‑Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re‑refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com.

Benefits

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401K, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off
• Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Company paid certifications, licenses and training

Responsibilities

• Ensures 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.
• Provides overall leadership and accountability for the performance, profitability, safety, and compliance of multiple Industrial Services locations, including transfer, storage, disposal, field service, or branch operations within an assigned region or business area. Responsible for operational execution, financial performance, staffing, and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for regional profit and loss performance, including labor, materials, disposal, equipment, and SG&A costs. Reviews financial results, forecasts performance, and implements actions to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Monitors and actively manages the performance of multiple facilities / branches, including KPIs, safety metrics, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and financial results. Implements corrective actions and improvement plans as needed.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and performance management to Operations Managers and other site leadership. Responsible for organizational planning, succession development, staffing decisions, and employee performance across assigned locations.
• Reviews and approves capital, purchasing, and operational expenditures within assigned authority. Ensures resources are used efficiently and in accordance with budget and company guidelines. Develops and manages regional budgets and business plans aligned with corporate objectives. Establishes performance targets for Operations Managers and site leaders and monitors results to ensure revenue, margin, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Ensures all locations operate in compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including environmental, transportation, and safety regulations (RCRA, DOT, OSHA, and related standards). Works closely with Safety, Compliance, and Environmental teams to maintain required permits and operating standards.
• Directs the utilization of personnel, equipment, and resources across multiple locations to meet customer commitments and operational requirements. Coordinates with Logistics, Technical Services, Field Services, and other internal partners to optimize performance.
• Oversees training and development of employees and managers to ensure required certifications, competencies, and leadership capabilities are maintained across the region.
• Prepares and reviews reports, forecasts, and operational updates for senior leadership. Analyzes trends, identifies risks and opportunities, and recommends actions to improve performance.
• Ensures all facilities maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and operational readiness, and are prepared for internal and external audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections.
• Supports business development and growth initiatives by maintaining relationships with key customers and identifying opportunities to expand services within the region. Works with Sales, Operations, and corporate leadership to develop and execute growth strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Environmental Science or related required.
• 7-10 years' relevant experience. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental policies, legislation and regulations.
• P&L management experience.
• Budgeting and financial management skills.
• Able to effectively lead and manage a multi‑site environment.
• Strong business acumen.
• Customer relationship management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Interpersonal, communication, and presenter skills
• Change management skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel 50%.

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.