Hazardous Waste Operations Manager

Clean Harbors; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days of full‑

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Hazardous Waste Operations Manager to lead onsite environmental operations at a key customer location. You will organize day-to-day activities to maximize profitability, ensure safe and compliant delivery of services, and plan for ongoing needs related to technology, facilities, labor, and equipment.

You will develop, monitor, and measure performance against operational and financial KPIs while providing strong leadership to the onsite InSite team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• 3+ years in operations management or environmental services.
• RCRA, OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER, and DOT training.
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal teams and customers.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience.
• Experience working with profit and loss (P&L) statements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee waste management services at a customer site or group of locations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate Health and Safety oversight of onsite employees serving the customer’s programs.
• Maximize equipment and manpower utilization to support productivity and profitability.
• Develop and monitor operational and financial KPIs to drive continuous improvement and cost control.
• Establish processes to measure onsite personnel performance and improve outcomes.
• Ensure infrastructure, tools, and staff enable efficient business operations.
• Mentor onsite personnel and support succession planning and talent growth.
• Ensure compliance with company and customer policies and safety standards.
• Provide timely reporting and data to upper management on KPIs and financials.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders and Clean Harbors leadership to optimize program performance.
• Perform other related duties to support program success.

Skills

Management/leadership

Operations management

P&L experience

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Hazardous Waste Operations Manager to lead onsite environmental operations at a key customer location (or group of locations). In this role, you will organize day-to-day operations to maximize profitability, ensure safe and compliant delivery of services, and plan for ongoing operational needs related to technology, facilities, labor, and equipment. You will develop, monitor, and measure performance against operational and financial KPIs while providing strong leadership to the onsite InSite team.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5

• Focus on maintaining sustainability and protecting the environment

• Competitive Pay, $75K-85K with bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment

• 401(k) with Company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Opportunities for career growth and development at all stages

Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement

• Oversee waste management services at a customer site or group of customer locations, ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

• Manage and coordinate the efforts and Health and Safety oversight of Clean Harbors onsite employees supporting the customer’s air, water, and/or hazardous waste programs.

• Ensure utilization of all equipment and manpower is maximized to support productivity, service quality, and profitability.

• Develop, monitor, and measure against operational and financial key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and cost control.

• Establish and maintain processes to measure performance of all onsite personnel, setting clear expectations and improving performance levels over time.

• Ensure the infrastructure, tools, and employees are equipped to conduct business efficiently and perform well in their jobs.

• Guide the professional development of onsite personnel through coaching, training, and mentoring; support succession planning and talent growth within the InSite team.

• Develop and ensure compliance with all company and customer policies and procedures, including environmental, health and safety, and operational standards.

• Provide accurate and timely reporting, analysis, and data to upper management related to operations, KPIs, and financial performance.

• Collaborate with customer stakeholders and internal Clean Harbors leadership to address issues, implement new initiatives, and optimize program performance.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall InSite Program success.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• 3+ years of experience in operations management, environmental services, or a related field.

• Required training/certifications:

• RCRA training

• OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER training

• DOT training

• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with both internal teams and customer contacts.

• Broad knowledge of managerial skills, selling skills, and equipment operations.

• Basic math skills and basic safety training skills.

• Demonstrated management/leadership experience , including supervising teams and driving performance.

• Experience working with profit and loss (P&L) statements and providing accurate, timely analysis and data to upper management.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial Driver’s License – Class B/C with hazardous materials endorsement.

• Prior experience leading onsite/InSite-style environmental programs at customer facilities.

About Clean Harbors InSite Programs

Clean Harbors’ InSite programs embed our environmental professionals directly at customer facilities, providing dedicated onsite expertise in:

• Environmental program and operations management

• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management

• Air, water, and waste compliance support

• Health & Safety oversight and training

• 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 call 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.