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 two-week 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
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
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 ect@cleanharbors.com 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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