Plant Operations Manager — Hazardous Waste

Arcwood Environmental, LLC; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental seeks a Manager, Plant Operations to lead hazardous waste treatment plant operations, safety, compliance, and budgetary performance. The facility employs about 100 team members and runs 24/7, reporting to the Senior Director, Plant Operations.

You will drive production efficiency, ensure regulatory adherence, and mentor a diverse team while maintaining strong customer satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science is required.
• Background in chemistry principles is preferred.
• 5+ years in hazardous waste operations or chemical plant operations.
• In lieu of degree, 9+ years of experience in hazardous waste operations or chemical plant operations.
• Previous supervisory experience and P&L understanding required.
• Experience in industrial waste treatment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for an industrial waste treatment plant to ensure safety and compliance.
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and profitability for the facility.
• Plan production schedules and optimize sequences for productivity and quality.
• Develop and revise standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot treatment processes using chemistry knowledge.
• Establish production metrics and monitor reporting to hit goals.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Budgeting & P&L

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Chemistry principles knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Arcwood Environmental seeks a Manager, Plant Operations to lead hazardous waste treatment plant operations, safety, compliance, and budgetary performance. The facility employs about 100 team members and runs 24/7, reporting to the Senior Director, Plant Operations.

You will drive production efficiency, ensure regulatory adherence, and mentor a diverse team while maintaining strong customer satisfaction and environmental stewardship.