Plant Processing Manager

Clean Earth; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Clean Earth is seeking a Plant Processing Manager to oversee production, waste handling, and regulatory compliance at our Detroit area plant. Reporting to Plant General Manager, you will supervise hourly staff in waste processing and disposal operations to meet permits and safety standards.

You will implement KPI-driven programs, manage facilities and budgets, and develop a capable team while ensuring excellent production performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive environmental/hazardous waste management experience in an operations role.
• Strong understanding of RCRA and DoT regulations as they relate to transportation and processing of waste.
• Experience with waste profiling and tracking related to inventory and outbound shipping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound container audits and 10-day management processes to align with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee waste receiving, lab operations, and waste acceptance to meet production goals and compliance.
• Lead and manage waste processing and treatment operations for efficiency and compliance.
• Supervise outbound shipping processes and ensure alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement cost management plans and produce weekly/monthly production summaries for leadership.
• Manage facilities, budgets, supply inventory, and KPI implementation; coach and develop staff.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Waste management

Process optimization

Training & development

Education

BA or BS in environmental-related field

Tools

CORE system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team. Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America

Job Description

Under the guidance of the Plant General Manager, the Plant Processing Manager will supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in hourly production jobs engaged in the treatment and disposal of waste at the plant. They will ensure all production goals and permit obligations are met in compliance with RCRA regulations.

Inbound

• Perform periodic audits and review of inbound containers and provides feedback to appropriate management group.
• Oversee inbound 10-day management processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee waste receiving processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee lab operations, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee waste acceptance processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.

Waste Processing

• Process waste, ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
• Maintains efficient paperwork flow to maximize production and profitability.
• Oversee waste processing and treatment processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.

Outbound

• Oversee outbound shipping processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.

Plant Management

• Develop and implement cost management plans, ensuring efficient and compliant operations. Generates Weekly and Monthly Production summaries for review by Plant leadership.
• Oversee facilities management processes and budgets, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and monitor KPI goals for operations.
• Responsible for generating and submitting Capital Expense requests.
• Maintain facilities and manage facility budgets to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards and company goals.
• Manage supply inventory, ensuring availability and compliance with operational needs.
• Direct, coach, and develop employees, ensuring they meet operational needs and compliance with company policies.
• Assigns required and recommend trainings to develop an effective and efficient staff.
• Manage assets, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
• Maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction, either internally or externally
• Implement safety protocols and compliance measures to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.

Performs other related duties and/or project work as required or requested.

Work Environment

• Required to wear company-provided personal protective equipment including eye protection, foot protection, hard hat, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Willingness and ability to travel via automobile, commercial airline and other public transportation as needed 10% or less of the time.
• Must be able to pass a DEA background check when relevant.
• Must be willing and able to abide by Clean Earth’s Core Values and Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education :

BA or BS degree required

• High School Diploma required, B.S. in an environmental-related field preferred, or can demonstrate related equivalent work experience.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training completed and current, or ability to obtain.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive environmental/hazardous waste management experience working in an operations capacity in receiving waste or materials management.
• Experience in the hazardous waste industry and general knowledge of RCRA and Department of Transportation (DoT) regulations as it relates to the transportation and processing of waste is preferred.
• Understanding of waste profiling and tracking related to acceptance into inventory and outbound shipping of waste.

Facilities Management

• Able to Implement and communicate continual improvement of productivity standards and team member safety in all phases of the operation in accordance with financial goals.

Skills :

(The skills listed are the abilities and knowledge required to perform the job effectively).

Compliance and Safety

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to waste management preferred.
• Understanding of safety, lockout/tagout, and compliance protocols preferred.

Analytical Skills

• Ability to analyze, draw conclusions and develop actionable improvements from complex data.
• Understanding of financial principles and practices.

Customer Service & Commercial

• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in vendor management and relations required.

Training & Facilitation

• Experienced in presentation skills and techniques.
• Knowledge of facilitation skills and techniques.

Administrative Skills

• Experience in administrative tasks and office management.

Leadership

• Ability to lead and work through others, demonstrates effective delegation skills.
• Aware of change management methodologies and practices.
• Experience in team building and collaboration.
• Some experience with employee engagement strategies and practices.
• Experience in interviewing and selecting candidates.
• Project planning and coordination experience.

Systems

• Basic proficiency in basic computer skills and software applications preferred.

Understanding of CORE system used in operations preferred

Additional Information

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law