Assistant Composting Operations Manager

Synagro•Holly Hill, SC

About The Position

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer: 15 days paid time off 10 Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire) Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire) Career growth and promotional opportunities Tuition Reimbursement JOB SUMMARY Responsible for management of the Operations and Maintenance staff at composting site. This position insures a safe work environment, compliance with all governing regulations and optimum performance of the equipment and the people. This position reports to the Site manager.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel including executive management.
Technology savvy; knowledgeable about modern technology, proficient in Microsoft Office.
Mechanical and electrical aptitude
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, problem solving and relationship building skills
Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging operational environment
Process and Systems oriented
Ability to self-manage, direct supervisory and management exp.
Ability to obtain any necessary state certifications and licenses that are required
2+ years of hands-on Operations Management experience in industrial, agricultural environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Using the composting KSA's develop, modify, and maintain an efficient operations system.
Foster a culture that promotes a safe work environment through the development and implementation of safety plans and training; maintain environmental and regulatory compliance standards.
Proactively deliver financial results commensurate with operations budget and company goals
Improve employee relations by building a healthy organization, by promoting a culture of respect consistent with company values.
Drive change by challenging the status quo, developing a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Create an operating cadence (rhythm) that utilizes appropriate tools and incorporates clear communication and accountability for business results
Drive customer retention and business growth by proactively seeking to understand customer needs and exceeding their expectations.
Develop organizational capacity by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, providing feedback, coaching and development for all staff.
Deliver expected results through effective project execution, by ensuring appropriate personnel and equipment resources are available for efficient performance
Research, investigate and analyze equipment failure or breakdowns to reach the root cause of the malfunctions. Develop a plan and strategy to correct them and minimize future risks.
Plan, schedule, and execute outages/repairs on equipment and systems without interrupting production