Facility Operations Manager I

Clean Harbors Inc

Santa Ana, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Performance Management, Business Skills, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Facilities Management, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Industrial Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Military, Multitasking, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, People Management, Physical Demands, Plant Management, Profit & Loss, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Building, Test Requirements, Warehousing
LOCATION
Santa Ana, CA
POSTED
19 days ago

Facility Operations Manager I Summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Facility Operations Manager I to oversee daily plant operations and support the overall success of the facility. This role is responsible for managing multiple operational areas including drum pumping, drum dumping, tank farm operations, truck loading and offloading, wastewater treatment, fuels blending, and inventory management.

The Facility Operations Manager I acts as second in command in the absence of the General Manager and plays a key role in driving safety, compliance, operational efficiency, employee development, and facility performance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field preferred

  • 5-7 years of plant operations experience required

  • Previous supervisory or management experience in an industrial or hazardous waste environment preferred

  • DOT training required

  • Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills

  • Experience with site-specific plant operations including:

  • Drum pumping and drum dumping

  • Tank farm operations

  • Truck loading/offloading

  • Wastewater treatment

  • Fuels blending

  • Shredder operations

  • Inventory and waste tracking systems

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

  • Strong understanding of safety regulations, environmental compliance, and operational procedures

  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

  • Travel up to 10% may be required

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, crouch, and lift as needed throughout the workday
  • Ability to wear a respirator and pass fit testing requirements
  • Ability to work in loud industrial environments
  • Must be able to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

EEO Statement

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact eci@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547. Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to base salary, this role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a competitive benefits package.

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Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily plant operations including drum pumping, drum dumping, tank farm operations, truck loading/offloading, wastewater treatment, fuels blending, shredder operations, warehousing, and waste tracking processes
  • Ensure all operations are conducted in compliance with DOT segregation requirements and facility permits
  • Supervise and develop Operations Supervisors, Plant Foremen, and plant operations personnel across multiple shifts and departments
  • Monitor waste routing and operational efficiencies to support facility throughput and profitability
  • Partner closely with the General Manager on hiring, employee development, performance management, and operational planning
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production, safety, and facility performance
  • Develop and communicate daily production goals while ensuring execution across operational teams
  • Ensure employees follow all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Maintain ownership of area-specific permit compliance requirements and environmental regulations
  • Hold employees accountable for safe work practices and operational expectations
  • Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily plant operations including drum pumping, drum dumping, tank farm operations, truck loading/offloading, wastewater treatment, fuels blending, shredder operations, warehousing, and waste tracking processes
  • Ensure all operations are conducted in compliance with DOT segregation requirements and facility permits
  • Supervise and develop Operations Supervisors, Plant Foremen, and plant operations personnel across multiple shifts and departments
  • Monitor waste routing and operational efficiencies to support facility throughput and profitability
  • Partner closely with the General Manager on hiring, employee development, performance management, and operational planning
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production, safety, and facility performance
  • Develop and communicate daily production goals while ensuring execution across operational teams
  • Ensure employees follow all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Maintain ownership of area-specific permit compliance requirements and environmental regulations
  • Hold employees accountable for safe work practices and operational expectations
  • Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs

About the Company

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Clean Harbors Inc

Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of the Fortune 500 companies, across the chemical, energy, manufacturing and additional markets, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1980
WEBSITE
https://www.cleanharbors.com/