Facility General Manager I

Clean Harbors • Redwood City, CA

70d

About The Position

The Facility General Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and compliance of the wastewater treatment facility. This role involves maintaining the facility to meet Clean Compliance standards, ensuring the processing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste aligns with various regulations, and developing expertise in facility-specific wastewater treatment technologies. The manager will also oversee labor management, health and safety protocols, regulatory compliance, financial management, logistics, customer service, training and development, maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of wastewater treatment experience in facilities management, plant operations, or related fields.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the wastewater facility to meet Clean Compliance standards and achieve key performance indicators (CCP KPIs).
• Ensure processing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste 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 worker's compensation regulations.
• Recommend merit increases and promotions for facility personnel.
• Enforce corporate and facility-specific Health & Safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Co-chair facility Health & Safety meetings and collaborate with the safety department to enhance safety standards.
• Work with the Facility Compliance Manager to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance, including Part B RCRA permit or equivalent.
• Oversee the profit and loss statement, ensuring 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 preventative maintenance system (Mapcon).
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including potential bonus or incentive compensation.
• Equal opportunity employer with commitments to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
• Military & Veteran friendly company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees