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Facility General Manager III

Safety-Kleen

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Location
East Chicago, IN
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Safety‑Kleen Systems seeks a Facility General Manager III to lead daily operations of its transfer, storage and disposal facility, overseeing waste management, health and safety, regulatory compliance, profit‑and‑loss performance, staffing, and continuous improvement initiatives in a safety‑focused environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipSafety CultureRCRA KnowledgeDOT KnowledgeEnvironmental RegulationsPlant OperationsMaintenance ProgramsBudget ManagementFinancial AnalysisCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingDecision MakingMicrosoft OfficeOperational Software

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree7+ Years Operations ExperienceProven Leadership Experience Managing Facility OperationsStrong Knowledge of RCRA DOT and Environmental RegulationsExperience Leading and Developing TeamsDemonstrated Ability to Drive Safety CultureExperience Managing Budgets and Profit and LossExcellent Communication Interpersonal and Customer Service SkillsStrong Analytical Problem Solving and Decision Making AbilitiesProficiency With Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Safety-Kleen Systems, is hiring for a Facility General Manager to lead our safety-conscious team! This leader will be responsible for the daily management of our Transfer, Storage, and Disposal Facility, which includes waste management, health & safety, compliance, profit & loss, and staffing.

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

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • 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 environment

  • Manages the facility to the clean compliance standards and measures against the CCP KPI's.

  • Knowledge of all facility specific capabilities and processing technologies including wastewater treatment.

  • Reviews and approves profiles; Hires subcontractors and solicits bids for projects.

  • Works closely with the safety department to enhance and improve safety within facility. Co-chairs Facility Health & Safety meetings.

  • Partner with Facility Compliance Manager to maintain the facility in compliance.

  • Analyzes waste samples for acceptance and develops treatment recipes.

  • Responsible for management of profit and loss statement according to budgeted revenue and percentages. Assures operating costs, labor, materials, supplies, disposal, and SG&A costs meet or exceed budgeted parameters. Approves purchasing and manages labor to assure operating costs are in line with budgeted and projected revenue.

  • Responsible for the training and development of all plant employees. Responsible for mentoring current and future managers assuring the continued growth of the company.

  • Management of maintenance department.

  • Assures facility is always properly maintained, clean and presentable for customer audits and tours. Participates when necessary or requested.

  • Develops and assures a good working relationship with local Field Service General Manager, Technical Services General Manager, and Logistics Manager.

  • May be assigned additional duties not listed above based on business needs.

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 7-10+ years' experience in operations.

  • Proven leadership experience managing facility operations, employees, and business performance in an industrial or hazardous waste environment.

  • Strong knowledge of RCRA, DOT, environmental regulations, and regulatory compliance requirements.

  • Experience leading and developing teams, including employee training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive a strong safety culture and maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards.

  • Strong understanding of plant operations, maintenance programs, and operational processes.

  • Experience managing budgets, labor resources, operating costs, and profit and loss performance.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other business and operational software systems.

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while delivering operational, safety, financial, and compliance objectives.

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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