Facility Foreman

CleanHarbors•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Foreman is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of one or more departments within a Clean Harbors facility while promoting a strong culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. This role supervises employees, coordinates daily work activities, ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and supports efficient facility operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in industrial or hazardous waste operations who can motivate teams, solve problems, and maintain high standards of performance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial, environmental, manufacturing, or hazardous waste operations.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in an operations environment.
OSHA 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, or the ability to obtain.
Knowledge of DOT, RCRA, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable environmental and safety regulations.
Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, and heavy equipment, or obtain required certifications.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime and weekends, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF).
Experience with hazardous waste processing, wastewater treatment, tank farm operations, truck loading and unloading, or drum processing.
Mechanical aptitude and experience operating industrial equipment.
Experience training, mentoring, and developing employees.
Experience leading safety initiatives and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operations of one or more facility departments while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop employees to promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
Coordinate daily work assignments, staffing, and operational priorities to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
Enforce all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Compliance standards, including OSHA, DOT, RCRA, EPA, and company policies.
Ensure all operational paperwork, electronic documentation, and required reporting are completed accurately and submitted on time.
Monitor productivity, workflow, and operational efficiency while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready work areas that meet housekeeping and environmental standards.
Identify, communicate, and escalate operational, equipment, safety, or compliance issues to facility leadership.
Participate in incident investigations and support corrective and preventive actions.
Operate forklifts, loaders, heavy equipment, and other mobile equipment as needed to support facility operations.
Train and mentor new employees on operational procedures, safety requirements, and company expectations.
Monitor employee performance and provide coaching and development opportunities.
Assist with inventory control, equipment inspections, and routine operational audits.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs.