General Manager- Waste Water Treatment Plant
Clean Harbors
**Summary**
The Facility General Manager I is accountable for the overall management of a transfer, storage, and disposal facility. This role encompasses oversight of waste management (both hazardous and non-hazardous), health & safety, regulatory compliance, profit & loss responsibility, and staffing. The position requires a deep understanding of facility operations and the ability to drive performance while ensuring adherence to corporate and regulatory standards.
**Starting pay: $125,000**
**Hours: Monday - Friday**
**Essential Functions & Responsibilities**
+ **Labor Management & Staffing:**
+ Oversee employee scheduling, work 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.
+ **Facility Operations & Compliance:**
+ Maintain and manage the facility to meet clean compliance standards and achieve key performance indicators (CCP KPIs).
+ Ensure processing of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes is in accordance with RCRA, DOT, customer requirements, and least cost routing principles.
+ Develop and maintain expertise in facility-specific technologies including wastewater treatment, fuels blending, incineration, lab pack processing, blending, bulking, shredding, and pumping.
+ **Health & Safety:**
+ Enforce both corporate and facility-specific Health & Safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
+ Co-chair facility Health & Safety meetings and work closely with the safety department to enhance safety standards.
+ **Regulatory Compliance:**
+ Work in tandem with the Facility Compliance Manager to ensure the facility consistently meets regulatory requirements (e.g., Part B RCRA permit or equivalent).
+ **Financial Management:**
+ Oversee the profit and loss statement, ensuring operating costs, labor, materials, supplies, and SG&A expenses are in line with budgeted targets.
+ Review and approve all facility purchasing and manage accurate, timely billing and coding of materials.
+ **Logistics & Customer Service:**
+ Collaborate with National Logistics to coordinate the proper outbound management of waste materials.
+ Ensure the facility provides excellent customer service to both internal stakeholders and external clients.
+ **Training & Development:**
+ Direct the training, development, and mentoring of all plant employees, preparing current and future managers for career growth.
+ **Maintenance & Facility Presentation:**
+ Supervise facility maintenance efforts, including oversight of the preventative maintenance system (Mapcon).
+ Ensure the facility is clean, well-maintained, and ready for customer audits or tours.
+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration:**
+ Build and maintain effective working relationships with local Field Service, Technical Services, and Logistics management teams.
+ **Other Duties:**
+ Perform additional tasks as assigned.
**Education and Experience**
+ **Education:**
+ **Required:** Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Environmental Science, or a related field.
+ **Note:** Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted.
+ **Experience:**
+ 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in facilities management, plant operations, or a related field.
**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**
+ Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
+ Proven leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
+ Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
+ Direct experience in plant operations and management.
+ Working knowledge of environmental statutes, regulations, and compliance requirements.
+ Proficiency in using computers and related software.
**Travel Requirements**
+ Minimal travel is required (<10%).
**Supervisory Responsibilities**
+ The position has supervisory authority and is responsible for:
+ Hiring, training, scheduling, and performance appraisals.
+ Recommending promotions, compensations, and corrective actions.
+ Overseeing the budget for the facility.
**Physical Requirements**
+ **Work Environment:**
+ Predominantly sedentary work with occasional standing and walking.
+ Typical shift includes approximately 6–8 hours of sitting.
+ **Physical Activity:**
+ Minimal lifting is required (rarely lifting/carrying items weighing 0–10 lbs).
+ Regular computer usage (67–100% of work time).
+ **Vision & Hearing:**
+ Must meet standard visual and hearing requirements for detailed work (near visual acuity for reading small print and computer work, and sufficient hearing for communication and detecting alarms).
+ **Additional:**
+ The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
**Driving Requirements**
+ The position may require the ability to drive a car, small truck, or other specified vehicles as needed (excluding travel to and from work).
This job description outlines the key responsibilities and qualifications necessary for the Facility General Manager I role at a Waste Water Treatment Plant. The successful candidate will be a proactive leader capable of managing operational, financial, and safety aspects while ensuring regulatory compliance and exceptional customer service.
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