Plant General Manager - Hazardous Waste Job at Softworld, a Kelly Company in Ken

Overview

Plant General Manager - Hazardous Waste (Kent, WA) – on site. Under the general guidance of the Regional Plant Director, this role leads a team to drive operational strategies that align with the company’s culture and long-term goals, aiming to exceed customer expectations. The location must meet or exceed environmental health and safety, regulatory compliance, production, and waste management goals within their region.

Base pay range

$120.00/yr - $140.00/yr

Location: Kent, WA – on site

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight to an assigned plant and ensure compliance with clients policy and applicable local, state, and federal regulations for waste streams.
• Coach and develop managers and supervisors in planning, organizing, leading, coaching, feedback, and performance appraisals in alignment with company goals and safety and regulatory requirements.
• Make recommendations and/or approvals on salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, and dismissals within the plant.
• Support recruitment and hiring of plant employees as needed.
• Lead regular communications with teams on current issues, procedures, operational changes, and new developments in the department and company.
• Oversee selection, training, and development of an effective, diverse workforce within the plant.
• Provide technical support to managers and staff; assist in developing and deploying training related to plant operations.
• Promote Safety and Security initiatives across the plant; implement and train on safety protocols and regulatory compliance measures.
• Ensure daily operations comply with state, federal, and local regulatory requirements.
• Address hazards or unsafe conditions promptly and effectively.
• Manage Customer Experience by resolving issues with urgency to maintain high service levels and grow the business.
• Drive Operational Excellence by continually improving productivity standards and team member safety within budgetary goals.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, waste processing, and inventory controls to ensure regulatory adherence and alignment with company goals.
• Maintain facilities and budgets to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards and company goals; generate and submit Capital Expense requests.
• Stay informed about updates to waste processing and treatment regulations and industry standards.
• Perform other related duties and/or project work as required or requested.
• Wear company-provided PPE when necessary and travel up to 20% of the time; collaborate with the Regional Plant Director and work hands-on to execute key initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have experience managing people in a TSD facility for Hazardous Waste and 3-5 years of Haz Waste experience (not trash/recycling).
• Experience with P&L for their sites and strong leadership skills.
• Hazardous Waste experience is required.
• People manager skills – will have a few direct reports and many indirect
• Soft skills are critical
• Strong onboarding and safety performance expectations

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management
• Industries: Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

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