Assistant Facility General Manager

Clean Harbors located in Cleveland, OH is looking to add an Assistant Facility General Manager to their team. The Assistant General Manager of the Wastewater Treatment Facility is a proactive, experienced leader responsible for working alongside the current General Manager, helping to oversee all aspects of facility operations, regulatory compliance, labor management, financial performance, and customer service. This role helps ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the plant while fostering a culture of safety, development, and excellence. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, hands-on experience in wastewater treatment, and a proven ability to drive operational success.

Shift: Day Shift, Monday-Friday. Overtime and Saturdays as needed

Pay: $90,000-120,000K DOE, 15% annual bonus potential

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;

• Competitive wages;

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;

• Group 401K with company matching component;

• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career;

• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;

• Positive and safe work environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Business or a related field is required.

• 5+ years in plant operations supervision or management roles is required.

• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• 5 to 7 years of wastewater treatment experience is highly preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.

• Proven leadership and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Working knowledge of environmental statutes, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.  

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.  

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.  

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.  

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. 

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Facility Operations & Compliance

• 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.

Labor Management & Staffing

• 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.

Health & Safety

• Enforce corporate and facility-specific Health & Safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Participate in facility Health & Safety meetings and collaborate with the safety department to enhance safety standards.

Regulatory Compliance

• Work with the Facility Compliance Manager to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance, including Part B RCRA permit or equivalent.

Financial Management

• 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.

Logistics & Customer Service

• Collaborate with National Logistics to coordinate outbound waste management.

• Ensure excellent customer service for internal stakeholders and external clients.

Training & Development

• Direct training, development, and mentoring of plant employees, preparing current and future managers for career growth.

Maintenance & Facility Presentation

• Supervise facility maintenance efforts, including preventative maintenance system.

• Ensure the facility is clean, well-maintained, and ready for customer audits or tours.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Field Service, Technical Services, and Logistics management teams.

Pay Range: 62000.00 - 191956.00 Annually