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Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Operations Manager

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGolden Meadow, LA, USA$50.5k - $160k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Five or more years of industrial cleaning experience, including two years in a management capacity, are required.
  • Experience using applicable standard and specialized industrial cleaning equipment is required.
  • Ability to schedule equipment and personnel efficiently for daily maintenance and project work is required.
  • Ability to resolve customer and employee complaints is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, lead, organize, and coordinate daily branch operations, including improving operational efficiency through effective equipment utilization and personnel scheduling.
  • Interact with the sales team, support staff, and customer contractor managers to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Oversee waste management services at customer sites or groups of customer locations, ensuring work is safe, efficient, and compliant with regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Manage and coordinate Clean Harbors onsite employees and provide health and safety oversight for customer 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 key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement and cost control.
  • Establish and maintain processes for measuring onsite personnel performance, setting clear expectations, and improving performance over time.
  • Ensure infrastructure, tools, and employees are equipped to conduct business efficiently and perform well.
  • Guide onsite personnel's professional development through coaching, training, and mentoring, and support 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 timely and accurate operational, KPI, and financial reporting and analysis to upper management.
  • Collaborate with customer stakeholders and Clean Harbors leadership to address issues, implement initiatives, and optimize program performance.
  • Coordinate group activities and interactions with other divisions, personnel scheduling, and project assignments.
  • Conduct and supervise staff meetings.
  • Approve accounts payable and accounts receivable for payment; review monthly profit and loss statements and discrepancies; and perform revenue forecasting.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of specialist work and oversee office customer service responsibilities.
  • Enforce or modify work procedures to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Directly supervise employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems in accordance with company human resources policies and procedures.
  • Participate in developing and reviewing project proposals or plans, including timelines, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and allocation of resources.
  • Bid on or assist with bidding industrial services projects, and assist in project planning and scheduling.
  • Review status reports and modify schedules or plans as required.
  • Prepare reports for management, clients, or others.
  • Confer with personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
  • Coordinate project activities with government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
  • Ensure customers receive cost-effective services in accordance with contract provisions.
  • Resolve billing issues to customer and company satisfaction and ensure services are safely executed in accordance with company safety policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Act as the primary liaison between the customer and company operations to resolve service issues.
  • Cultivate quality relationships with customer contacts and their colleagues to retain clients.
  • Support customers during contract implementation and throughout the relationship, seek customer feedback, and take responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall InSite Program success.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or environmental science is preferred.

About the Company

Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Clean Harbors provides environmental and industrial services across North America, focusing on hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and maintenance for a wide range of clients including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Its offering works by delivering on-site and remote services through service contracts, emergency response fees, and waste disposal charges, supported by an extensive network of facilities and specialized equipment to ensure safe, compliant waste handling. The company differentiates itself through its large scale, broad service mix, and emphasis on meeting stringent environmental compliance and safety standards for demanding customers. Its goal is to grow its market presence and service offerings to be a leading, dependable partner for essential environmental services in North America.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Norwell, MA
Founded
1980

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