Manager, Plant Operations

Heritage Environmental; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental is seeking a Manager, Plant Operations in Bristol, TN to lead the operations of an industrial waste treatment facility. The role ensures safe, compliant operations, financial performance, and customer satisfaction, reporting to the Senior Director, Plant Operations.

The facility employs about 100 team members and runs 24/7. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in hazardous waste or chemical plant operations, supervisory experience, and a solid understanding of P&L.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science (preferred) with background in chemistry principles.
• 5+ years of hazardous waste operations or chemical plant operations, or 9+ years without degree (required).
• Previous supervisory experience and reasonable P&L understanding (required).

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for an industrial waste treatment plant and ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Manage production plans, budgets, and profitability with cost controls.
• Oversee regulatory compliance with Federal, State, local requirements and company policies.
• Coordinate cross-functional interactions across departments and corporate groups.
• Develop and revise standard operating procedures and performance metrics.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure timely response to emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Hazardous waste ops

Safety compliance

Budgeting / P&L

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Chemistry principles knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location

US-TN-Bristol

ID

2026-2043

Category

Plant Operations

Position Type

Full-Time

Location Type

Onsite

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Manager, Plant Operations you will be responsible for the leadership of operations for an industrial waste treatment plant, which includes safe and compliant operation, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. This role reports to the Senior Director, Plant Operations and this facility employs approximately 100 team members and operates 24/7.

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations, as well as Company policies and procedures
• Reviews production and / or schedules in order to plan facility operations to establish priorities and sequences to ensure productivity and quality
• Establishes production / operating goals and resolves operational and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
• Develops and / or revises standard operational and working procedures
• Troubleshoots treatment processes by use of chemistry and waste treatment knowledge
• Establishes production metrics, reviews reporting and achieves goals of the business line
• Facilitates strong interactions between inter-plant departments, as well as corporate groups
• Prepares and audits various mandatory reports relating to all functional departments
• Monitors cost of operations to ensure proper pricing and profitability
• Assists in developing operational yearly budget and conformance to the budget by various departments
• Determines waste disposal options (acceptability and pricing) with the corporate Approvals team; addresses physical and analytical issues around non-conforming waste materials received
• Assists in proposal development; attends pre-bid meetings, assists with cost estimates and program planning, as well as provides technical support for corporate groups
• Reviews and manage department expenses including P&L, disposal billing, time sheet approvals, etc.
• Serves as a member of the Plant Emergency Team, one of a few incident commanders on staff
• Continuously monitors facility operations and programs for adherence and efficiency improvements
• Leads in effective responses to emergency situations, including timely notification of reportable incidents, response actions, and removal of residues and replacement of supplies
• Assists in incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root and contributing causes, and coordinates corrective measures and follow up action
• Participates in the hiring, performance evaluation, discipline, promotion and termination processes of team members as needed
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

• Bachelor's degree (required); focus in engineering or science (preferred)
• Background in and knowledge of chemistry principles (preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in hazardous waste operations and / or chemical plant operations - OR -
• In lieu of degree, 9+ years of experience in hazardous waste operations and / or chemical plant operations (required)
• Previous supervisory experience and reasonable P&L understanding (required)
• Previous experience in an industrial waste treatment operation (preferred)

Overview

About Arcwood

Every advancement-from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on-creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

Our Values

We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other every day. Our core values demonstrate how we work together to deliver value for our customers, putting them at the center of all we do:

• Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
• Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better - advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
• Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together - with our customers, and with each other.
• Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do. When we live our values - lead with safety, solving problems creatively, and owning our work together - the result is clear: we deliver exceptional value for our customers.

We've reached a unique point as a company: big enough to deliver broad capability and consistent performance, while striving to be nimbler and more responsive to our customers' evolving needs. Come join Arcwood and be part of our legacy of environmental leadership!

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

Arcwood offers stability you can count on and opportunities to grow. We provide steady work, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of what we do. As we continue to grow, you'll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share.

Arcwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal laws.

A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.

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