Facility Operations Manager

Clean Harbors • Wilmington, CA

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About The Position

The Facility Operations Manager I is responsible for overseeing and managing all plant operations, including drum pumping, drum dumping, tank farm operations, truck offloading/loading, fuel blending, inventory, and waste tracking. This position ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, employee development, and adherence to Health and Safety standards while supporting the General Manager in facility performance and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• 3-5 years in plant operations or alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted.
• DOT training certification.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Initiative and leadership skills.
• Supervisory/management experience.
• Proficiency in multiple site-specific plant operations (drum pumping, tank farm operations, truck offloading/loading, wastewater treatment, fuel blending, shredder operations, inventory scanning, EOM inventory SOPs).
• Ability to review SOPs and achieve satisfactory quiz scores.

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple site-specific plant operations including drum pumping and dumping.
• Manage tank farm operations.
• Oversee truck offloading/loading in compliance with DOT segregation requirements.
• Conduct fuel blending.
• Track inventory and waste using scanning applications.
• Implement proper warehousing practices.
• Supervise and develop Operations Supervisors, Plant Foremen, and plant operations staff.
• Ensure proper waste routing and management according to operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with the General Manager on personnel functions including hiring, terminating, development, and performance management.
• Analyze and review facility profitability with the General Manager.
• Ensure all employees follow Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and hold staff accountable.
• Maintain compliance with all permit requirements for specific operational areas.
• Develop daily production goals for multiple teams and ensure execution.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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