General Manager

About the position

The General Manager will oversee the non-hazardous soil treatment, processing, and recycling facility at Clean Earth in Connecticut. This role involves planning and directing facility operations, ensuring compliance, managing profitability, and developing business strategies to enhance market position. The General Manager will also lead a diverse team, maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, and promote a safe and environmentally compliant workplace.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of the Clean Earth of Connecticut non-hazardous soil treatment facility, including overall Profit and Loss responsibility.
• Oversee operations and maintenance activities for all aspects of the facility.
• Responsible for facility compliance, transportation logistics, overall profitability, and long-term capital project planning and project management.
• Manage site development and maintenance projects including large scale building construction and process unit projects.
• Build market position by expanding existing back-end options and developing new ones.
• Work with individuals at various levels inside and outside the organization, including employees, managers, vendors, and regulatory agency staff.
• Directly and indirectly manage a team of managers, supervisors, and hourly facility processing staff.
• Partner with the safety and environmental team to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Generate reports for senior management and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain positive relationships with state and local regulatory agencies.
• Recommend new work practices and control expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental/industrial engineering, chemistry, environmental science, or business management.
• 5+ years experience in environmental or facility operations, with at least 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others and motivate and lead teams.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Strong background in thermal combustion processes, electrical and mechanical aptitude, and chemistry.
• Knowledgeable of Connecticut Remediation Standard Regulations and ability to identify and interpret RCRA hazardous waste applicability.
• Problem-solving skills and creative thinking abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance