Wastewater Facility Ops Lead - Day Shift + 15% Bonus

Clean-Harbors; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

Group 401K with company matching

Growth opportunities

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Assistant Facility General Manager to lead day-to-day operations at the wastewater treatment facility, alongside the current General Manager. You will drive regulatory compliance, labor management, financial performance, and outstanding customer service while promoting safety and development.

The role requires hands-on wastewater treatment experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering operational success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science or business is required.
• 5+ years in plant operations supervision or management roles are required.
• 5 to 7 years of wastewater treatment experience is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of environmental statutes, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the wastewater facility to meet Clean Compliance standards and KPIs.
• Ensure waste processing aligns with RCRA, DOT, DTSC, local POTW and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain expertise in facility‑specific wastewater treatment technologies.
• Oversee employee scheduling, hours, overtime, hiring, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
• Manage labor relations and ensure compliance with worker’s compensation regulations.
• Recommend merit increases and promotions for facility personnel.
• Enforce Health & Safety protocols and SOPs; participate in safety meetings.
• Work with the Facility Compliance Manager to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance (Part B RCRA permit).
• Oversee the profit and loss, control operating costs, and manage purchasing and billing.
• Collaborate with National Logistics to coordinate outbound waste management and ensure customer service.
• Direct training and mentoring of plant employees.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, business or related field

Job description

Clean Harbors in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Assistant Facility General Manager to lead day-to-day operations at the wastewater treatment facility, alongside the current General Manager. You will drive regulatory compliance, labor management, financial performance, and outstanding customer service while promoting safety and development.

The role requires hands-on wastewater treatment experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering operational success.