Hazardous Waste Operations Manager

Clean Harbors•Clark, NJ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Hazardous Waste Operations Manager to lead onsite environmental operations at a customer location or group of locations. The role organizes day-to-day operations to maximize profitability and ensure services are delivered safely and in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. The manager plans for ongoing needs related to technology, facilities, labor, and equipment; develops and tracks operational and financial KPIs; and provides leadership to the onsite InSite team. Clean Harbors InSite programs place environmental professionals directly at customer facilities to provide environmental program and operations management, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, air, water, and waste compliance support, and health and safety oversight and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of experience in operations management, environmental services, or a related field.
RCRA training.
OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER training.
DOT training.
Time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with internal teams and customer contacts.
Broad knowledge of managerial skills, selling skills, and equipment operations.
Basic math skills and basic safety training skills.
Demonstrated management or leadership experience, including supervising teams and driving performance.
Experience working with profit and loss (P&L) statements and providing accurate, timely analysis and data to upper management.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License, Class B or C, with hazardous materials endorsement.
Prior experience leading onsite or InSite-style environmental programs at customer facilities.

Responsibilities

Oversee waste management services at a customer site or group of locations, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Manage and coordinate Clean Harbors onsite employees and provide health and safety oversight for support of the customer's air, water, and/or hazardous waste programs.
Maximize equipment and manpower utilization to support productivity, service quality, and profitability.
Develop, monitor, and measure operational and financial KPIs to drive continuous improvement and cost control.
Establish processes to measure onsite personnel performance, set clear expectations, and improve performance over time.
Ensure infrastructure, tools, and employees are equipped to conduct business efficiently and perform effectively.
Coach, train, and mentor onsite personnel; support professional development, succession planning, and talent growth within the InSite team.
Develop and ensure compliance with company and customer policies and procedures, including environmental, health and safety, and operational standards.
Provide accurate and timely reporting, analysis, and data to upper management regarding operations, KPIs, and financial performance.
Collaborate with customer stakeholders and Clean Harbors leadership to address issues, implement initiatives, and optimize program performance.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall InSite Program success.