Assistant Facility General Manager

CleanHarbors•Chattanooga, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is hiring an Assistant Facility General Manager for its treatment facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Working alongside the General Manager, this proactive, experienced leader helps oversee facility operations, regulatory compliance, labor management, financial performance, and customer service. The role supports the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the plant while fostering a culture of safety, development, and excellence. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, hands-on wastewater treatment experience, and a record of driving operational success. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with overtime and Saturdays as needed. The salary range is $90,000–$120,000, depending on experience, and a 15% annual bonus program is available. Clean Harbors describes health and safety as its top priority and offers competitive wages, health benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, a company-matched 401(k), career growth and development opportunities, paid time off, company-paid training, tuition reimbursement, and positive, safe work environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, business, or a related field; alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
At least 5 years in plant operations supervision or management roles.
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.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in wastewater treatment.
Experience driving operational success.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage the wastewater facility to meet Clean Compliance standards and achieve key performance indicators.
Ensure hazardous and non-hazardous 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, work hours, overtime, hiring, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
Manage labor relations and ensure compliance with workers’ compensation regulations.
Recommend merit increases and promotions for facility personnel.
Enforce corporate and facility-specific health and safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
Participate in facility health and safety meetings and work with the safety department to enhance safety standards.
Work with the Facility Compliance Manager to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance, including the Part B RCRA permit or equivalent.
Oversee the profit and loss statement and ensure operating costs, labor, materials, supplies, and SG&A expenses are on target.
Review and approve facility purchasing and manage accurate, timely billing and coding of materials.
Collaborate with National Logistics to coordinate outbound waste management.
Ensure excellent customer service for internal stakeholders and external clients.
Direct training, development, and mentoring of plant employees, preparing current and future managers for career growth.
Supervise facility maintenance efforts, including the preventative maintenance system.
Ensure the facility is clean, well-maintained, and ready for customer audits or tours.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with Field Service, Technical Services, and Logistics management teams.