Medical Waste Facility Operations Manager I

Medical Waste Facility Operations Manager Santa Ana CA

Clean Harbors in Santa Ana CA is seeking a Medical Waste Facility Operations Manager to oversee daily plant operations and support the overall success of the Medical Waste facility. This role is responsible for managing multiple operational areas including receiving shipping waste processing and inventory management.

Work Schedule: MondayFriday 3:00 PM 11:00 PM; Saturdays as needed.

Pay Range - $80000 to $110000 a year

Why Work for Clean Harbors

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401(k) with company matching component
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development at every stage of your career
• Generous paid time off company-paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safety-focused work environment

• Oversee daily plant operations including receiving shipping waste processing and inventory management.
• Ensure all operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements waste segregation standards and facility permits.
• Supervise coach and develop Plant Foremen and plant operations personnel across multiple shifts.
• Monitor waste routing and operational efficiencies to support facility throughput productivity and profitability.
• Partner closely with the General Manager on hiring employee development performance management and operational planning.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production safety quality and overall facility performance.
• Establish and communicate daily production goals while ensuring successful execution across operational teams.
• Ensure employees follow all Health & Safety policies procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain ownership of area-specific permit compliance requirements and environmental regulations.
• Hold employees accountable for safe work practices and operational expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 57 years of plant operations experience required.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in an industrial manufacturing medical waste hazardous waste or related environment preferred.
• DOT training required within 90 days of hire.
• Strong leadership communication and employee development skills.
• Experience with site-specific plant operations including:
  • Truck loading and offloading
  • Waste treatment systems including autoclaves decanters and PLC-supported equipment
  • Inventory management and waste tracking systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations environmental compliance requirements and operational procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Ability to stand walk climb stoop crouch and lift as needed throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in odorous industrial environments.
• Must be able to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 or call 1-.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are Military and Veteran friendly employers.

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 compensation for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location experience skills and business addition to base salary certain roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

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