Facility Manager – Hazardous Waste Operations About Valicor Valicor Environmental Services is the leader and trusted provider of sustainable industrial waste management solutions across North America. Through our fleet and network of disposal facilities, Valicor helps customers safely manage wastewater and industrial waste while advancing recycling, reuse, and alternatives to landfill disposal. As an ISO 14001 certified organization, we are committed to environmental compliance and a culture grounded in safety, teamwork, excellence, customer focus, and integrity. About the Opportunity Valicor is seeking a Facility Manager to lead our Dayton, Ohio Hazardous Waste TSDF. The ideal candidate shows ownership of site safety, environmental compliance, operational performance, and financial results. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands industrial treatment operations, builds strong teams, and turns operating priorities into measurable results. You’ll set the direction for daily operations, develop employees, improve treatment efficiency and equipment reliability, and manage costs while delivering dependable service to our customers. Success requires a visible leader who is comfortable on the plant floor, makes sound decisions, and builds a culture where safe work, accountability, and continuous improvement are part of every day. What You’ll Lead
- Safety and compliance: Lead safe daily operations, maintain permit compliance, and partner with EHS to resolve issues and complete corrective actions.
- Facility performance: Oversee waste receiving, treatment, and outbound shipments while improving throughput and equipment reliability.
- Team leadership: Hire, train, and develop employees, setting clear expectations and building accountability.
- Financial results: Own budgeting, forecasting, and P&L performance while managing costs and improving profitability.
- Customer service and improvement: Coordinate with sales, logistics, and support teams to meet customer commitments and improve service delivery.
What You Bring Operations leadership experience: Five or more years managing waste treatment, waste processing, chemical operations, or a comparable industrial facility, with demonstrated responsibility for people, safety, and operating results. Technical and regulatory knowledge: Understanding of regulated and non-regulated waste treatment, basic chemistry, waste characterization, and applicable environmental permits and requirements. Experience with oily wastewater, hazardous waste management, RCRA, and DOT regulations is preferred. Financial management skills: Experience managing budgets, interpreting P&L statements, explaining variances, forecasting performance, and controlling labor, treatment, maintenance, and disposal costs. A hands-on leadership approach: Ability to lead on the plant floor, troubleshoot operating challenges, prioritize maintenance needs, and improve equipment reliability and treatment efficiency. Education and systems proficiency: A degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental science, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience is valued
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of five years of management experience in industrial wastewater treatment, waste management, or a related industrial environment.
- Experience managing a disposal facility with applicable permits, knowledge of regulatory requirements, hazardous waste classification, and environmental compliance.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and evaluating operating performance.
- A demonstrated ability to improve safety, quality, cost, and service delivery through practical problem-solving and innovation.
- A hands-on leadership style, with experience developing teams, strengthening accountability, and driving positive cultural change.
- A degree in a related field is preferred but not required; relevant experience and demonstrated results are valued
What We Offer Valicor offers competitive pay based on experience, as well as bonus potential. Our strong benefits package includes medical/dental, paid holidays, and time off, short-term disability, long-term disability, matching 401k, and life insurance. Pre-employment background and drug screen required. Valicor offers competitive pay based on experience, as well as bonus potential. Benefits package includes medical/dental, paid holidays, and time off, short-term disability, long-term disability, matching 401k, and life insurance. Valicor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. #VAL