Job Description

Clean Harbors, in La Porte, TX, is looking for a Facility Operations Supervisor to join their safety conscious team! This Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision of plant personnel and warehouse operations.

Work Schedule: Shiftwork schedule (4-12HR day shifts, 4 days off/on-call, 4-12HR hour day shifts, 4 days off/off-call)

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the highest priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Oversee multiple site-specific plant operations, including roll-off processing, drum processing, receiving operations, and Mix Building activities responsible for preparing batch feed materials for all three incinerators.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of facility receiving, waste acceptance, waste profiling, and material handling processes to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient movement of materials throughout the facility.
• Receive, classify, profile, prepare, and coordinate waste materials for processing and incineration in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee the safe offloading and unloading of vans, roll-off containers, drums, and other incoming waste shipments while ensuring compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and transportation regulations.
• Utilize waste tracking and inventory management systems to accurately scan, document, and track waste movements, operational activities, and end-of-month (EOM) inventory requirements.
• Supervise warehouse and operations personnel during daily plant operations, including nights, weekends, and other shifts as required by business needs.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training to employees while promoting accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and ensure employees are managed fairly and consistently in accordance with contract provisions, company policies, and established work rules.
• Train and develop employees on operational procedures, safety requirements, permit compliance, environmental regulations, and job-specific responsibilities to support workforce development and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure employees comply with all Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), required training programs, environmental regulations, and company policies while holding team members accountable for performance and compliance.
• Prioritize safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence in all decision-making activities while ensuring employees understand the importance of regulatory requirements, company policies, and safe work practices.
• Prepare, review, and issue required work permits, including Hot Work, Line Break, and Confined Space Entry permits.
• Ensure employees understand and maintain compliance with all area-specific permit requirements and operational standards.
• Conduct routine facility inspections to verify compliance, identify deficiencies, document findings, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Work under the direction of the Plant Operations Manager or designated leadership representative.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment throughout assigned operational areas.
• Lead by example by fostering a culture of safety, compliance, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate operational activities and provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support business objectives and operational requirements.

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• DOT regulatory training and compliance experience preferred.
• Forklift certification and/or operating experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support daily plant operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in critical business and operational situations.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure and stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to de-escalate workplace conflicts and manage challenging employee situations professionally.
  

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 and its subsidiaries are 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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