San Jose, CA, 95115, USA
2 days ago
General Manager- Waste Water Treatment Plant
**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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