Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Operations Manager - HAZMAT Emergency Response

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Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Five years of relevant industry experience, including at least two years in a management capacity.
Experience creating and understanding budgets, including budget analysis and creation.
Computer skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to maintain effective professional relationships while leading and mentoring in a team environment.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally.
Strong attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills.
Leadership experience.
Ability to perform physical functions required by the position.
Successful completion of a background check, drug test, and position-dependent physical.
Ability to attend a weeklong, paid Academy training out of state; the company covers expenses.
Ability to safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation and local, state, and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure health and safety is the top priority by complying with safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely.
Direct and optimize overall operations in the assigned geographic area.
Ensure required report information is communicated to all pertinent departments.
Review operational reports for operational problems, customer concerns, regulatory compliance, and safety issues, and provide operational input.
Monitor branch performance, with attention to safety and environmental issues, and resolve recurring or potential problems affecting performance.
Provide overall leadership and direction while maintaining a secure and respectful, team-oriented workplace.
Ensure employees meet company goals, objectives, and core values by monitoring and reinforcing compliance with company policies, government regulations, and industry regulations.
Ensure staff follow safe work practices, complete duties efficiently, and receive adequate support.
Conduct periodic field visits to inspect equipment and working environments.
Work with the District Manager to monitor safety statistics, ensure accident and incident reporting compliance, and review relevant documents.
Market company services, pursue growth opportunities, and maintain collaborative, profitable customer relationships.
Prepare the annual budget based on market projections, refurbishment needs, capital expenditures, and fleet additions; enforce cost controls and efficiencies; monitor repair and maintenance costs; take corrective action; and direct major maintenance to meet budget guidelines.
Monitor equipment and parts inventory updates and purchasing to ensure quality and cost effectiveness, and ensure compliance with equipment certification and personnel training requirements.
Conduct annual performance reviews for staff under management and participate in evaluating and developing niche markets to increase profitability.
Identify and communicate potential company growth opportunities to the Operations Team.
Direct weekly meetings to disseminate information and tasks to relevant departments and employees.
Participate in annual recommendations for field and office staff compensation, training, and bonuses.
Follow local, state, provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
Follow company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Industry knowledge and/or experience.

Clean Harbors in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Operations Manager to lead overall branch operations. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, cost-effective, and efficient day-to-day operations while driving business growth, operational excellence, and employee success.

The Operations Manager will plan, lead, organize, and coordinate all aspects of daily branch operations, including optimizing equipment utilization, scheduling personnel, and improving operational efficiencies. This position plays a key role in maintaining a strong safety culture, delivering exceptional customer service, and achieving branch performance goals.

Note this position requires new hires to attend our weeklong Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company, and it is paid training.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
Pay range $90,000-$100,000; with 15% operational bonus
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

5 years of relevant industry experience is required, with at least 2 of those years serving in a management capacity.
Experience creating and understanding budgets including analysis and creation
Excellent computer skills with applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to maintain effective professional relationships while leading/mentoring in a team atmosphere
A team player, with the ability to be a collaborative team member and supportive leader
Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
Strong attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills
Leadership experience
Perform physical functions per job requirements
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Preferred Qualifications:

Industry knowledge and/or experience

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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Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
Direct and optimize overall operations in the assigned geographic area
Ensure the communication of all required report information is provided to all pertinent departments
Review operational reports with attention to operational problems, customer concerns, and regulatory compliance and safety issues, and provide operational input
Monitor overall branch performance with special attention to safety and environmental issues, providing solutions to problems that repeatedly affect branch performance or could lead to future issues
Provide overall leadership and direction while maintaining a secure and respectful team-oriented workplace
Ensure employees are operating according to company goals, objectives, and core values by monitoring and reinforcing employee compliance with Company Policies & Procedures as well as government and industry regulations
Ensure staff are following safe work practices, completing job duties efficiently and that adequate support is provided
Conduct periodic field visits to inspect the equipment and working environment
Work closely with District Manager to monitor safety statistics and ensure compliance with reporting procedures regarding accidents/incidents and reporting, reviewing important documents submitted
Aggressively market the Company services and seek growth opportunities in addition to maintaining collaborative and profitable relationships with customer organizations
Prepare annual budget, based on market projections, needs for refurbishments, capital expenditures and fleet additions including the enforcement of cost controls and general efficiencies to ensure achievement of financial targets and profit margins while monitoring of all repair and maintenance costs and taking corrective actions when required, planning, organizing, directing and controlling all major maintenance to provide AFE’s to maintain budget guidelines
Monitor on-going updates of equipment and parts inventories and general purchasing process to ensure quality and cost effectiveness while ensuring 100% compliance with regulated certification requirements for equipment and personnel training
Perform annual Performance Reviews of all staff under your management and participate in the evaluation and development of niche markets to enhance profitability
Identify and communicate potential growth opportunities for the company to the Operations Team
Direct weekly meetings to ensure effective dissemination of information and tasks to applicable departments and employees
Participate in the preparation of annual recommendations for field and office staff with regards to compensation recommendations, training and bonuses
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned

Pay Range: 50500.00 - 159963.00 Annually

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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