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InSite Operations Mgr III

Clean Harbors

Cloquet, MNFull-time$80–90K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–90K/yr
Location
Cloquet, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RCRA Training, requiredOSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training, requiredDOT Training, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Clean Harbors seeks a Regional Hazardous Waste Manager, also titled InSite Operations Manager III, to oversee onsite environmental operations at customer locations. The manager coordinates day-to-day operations, leads onsite teams, monitors operational and financial performance, and ensures safe, compliant service delivery. The role also supports program launches, continuity coverage, employee development, and collaboration with customer stakeholders. Overnight travel of up to 50–75% is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Time Management, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredManagerial Skills, requiredSelling Skills, requiredEquipment Operations, requiredBasic Math, requiredSafety Training, requiredTeam Leadership, requiredProfit and Loss Analysis, requiredOnsite Environmental Program Leadership, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business or Related Field or Equivalent Education and Experience, required5+ Years Operations Management or Related Experience, requiredRCRA Training, requiredOSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training, requiredDOT Training, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredClean Driving Record, requiredOvernight Travel Up to 50-75%, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Regional Hazardous Waste Manager ( InSite Operations Manager III) to oversee onsite environmental operations at key customer locations. In this role, you will work with the local leadership team to organize day-to-day operations, maximize profitability, ensure safe and compliant delivery of services, and plan for ongoing operational needs related to technology, facilities, labor, and equipment. You will develop, monitor, and measure performance against operational and financial KPIs while providing strong leadership to the onsite InSite team.

Must be willing to travel overnight up to 50-75% of the time

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 protecting the environment

  • Competitive Pay Range of $80-90K with bonus opportunities

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

  • 401(k) with Company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Opportunities for career growth and development at all stages

  • Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement

  • Oversee waste management services at customer locations, ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

  • New Program Launches – Work with customers and local operations to ensure Day 1 operational readiness, accelerating speed-to-revenue while minimizing startup errors, rework, corrective actions, assist with training of new program employees

  • LOA Coverage – Revenue Protection & Business Continuity By providing seamless coverage during Leaves of Absence, the role prevents service disruptions, SLA violations, emergency backfills, and premium labor costs.

  • Manage and coordinate the efforts and Health and Safety oversight of Clean Harbors onsite employees supporting the customer’s air, water, and/or hazardous waste programs.

  • Ensure utilization of all equipment and manpower is maximized to support productivity, service quality, and profitability.

  • Develop, monitor, and measure against operational and financial key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and cost control.

  • Establish and maintain processes to measure performance of all onsite personnel, setting clear expectations and improving performance levels over time.

  • Ensure the infrastructure, tools, and employees are equipped to conduct business efficiently and perform well in their jobs.

  • Guide the professional development of onsite personnel through coaching, training, and mentoring; support succession planning and talent growth within the InSite team.

  • Develop and ensure compliance with all 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 related to operations, KPIs, and financial performance.

  • Collaborate with customer stakeholders and internal Clean Harbors leadership to address issues, implement new initiatives, and optimize program performance.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall InSite Program success.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

  • 5+ years of experience in operations management, environmental services, or a related field.

  • Required training/certifications:

  • RCRA training

  • OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER training

  • DOT training

  • Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with both 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/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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience leading onsite/InSite-style environmental programs at customer facilities.

About Clean Harbors InSite Programs

Clean Harbors’ InSite programs embed our environmental professionals directly at customer facilities, providing dedicated onsite expertise in:

  • Environmental program and operations management

  • Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management

  • Air, water, and waste compliance support

  • Health & Safety oversight and training

  • 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 call 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,696 open Operations Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–90K/yr
  • Minnesota median$98–134K/yr38 salary ranges
  • US median$101–145K/yr2,136 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $85K, is 29% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of Operations Management salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 54 open Operations Management jobs in Minnesota and 3,696 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Operations Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,793 postings).
Education
787 of the 3,696 open Operations Management jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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