Wastewater Facility General Manager

General Manager – Wastewater Treatment Facility

Pay Range : $110K-$165K +30% bonus potential annually

Summary :

The General Manager of the Wastewater Treatment Facility is a proactive, experienced leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility operations, regulatory compliance, labor management, financial performance, and customer service. This role 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.

Responsibilities :

• 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.
• 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.
• Enforce corporate and facility-specific Health & Safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Co-chair facility Health & Safety meetings and collaborate with the safety department to enhance safety standards.
• Work with the Facility Compliance Manager to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance, including Part B RCRA permit or equivalent.
• 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.
• Collaborate with National Logistics to coordinate outbound waste management.
• Ensure excellent customer service for internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Direct training, development, and mentoring of plant employees, preparing current and future managers for career growth.
• Supervise facility maintenance efforts, including preventative maintenance system (Mapcon).
• Ensure the facility is clean, well-maintained, and ready for customer audits or tours
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Field Service, Technical Services, and Logistics management teams.

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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 eci@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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.