Director of Operations Medical Waste

The Director of Operations for Medical Waste is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, compliance, and strategic planning for medical waste facilities within the organization. This role ensures safe, efficient, and legally compliant handling of hazardous and infectious waste, while optimizing operational performance and supporting long-term growth. Develops and maintains relationships with regulatory agencies, customers, and vendors. Analyze operational performance metrics and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability. Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. Develops and implements safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices. Manages and leads a team of operations personnel, including hiring, training, and performance management.

This role is critical for ensuring that medical waste facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Director must balance operational excellence with regulatory compliance, staff leadership, and strategic growth planning.

Preferred location of position is in Southern California, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX or Norwell, MA.

Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely onClean Harborsto deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary,Clean Harborsalso is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based inMassachusetts,Clean Harborsoperates inthe United States,Canada,Mexico,Puerto RicoandIndia. For more information, visit

Clean Harbors offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive annual salary
• Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401K, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off
• Company paid certifications, licenses and training

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