Operations Manager

Reworld Projects•Lorton, VA

About The Position

The Operations Manager provides strategic and operational guidance for the safe and cost-effective operation of Reworld’s Thermomechanical Treatment Facility (TTF). The role directly manages exempt reports, including an Operations Supervisor and Operations Shift Supervisors, and is accountable for the facility’s non-exempt Operating Technicians. The manager works with business and supply chain teams to coordinate schedules and understand customer needs. The position leads operational performance, environmental, health, and safety compliance, and continuous improvement. It translates business strategy into operational plans and KPIs, contributes to long-term planning, develops resources and personnel, and supports a safe, inclusive, accountable, and continuously improving operations department. Off-hours and on-call work may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred. Ten or more years of plant operations supervisory or managerial experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree, as may equivalent military experience.
Experience in power plant operations or high-pressure boiler operations, with a sound understanding of power plant operations.
Prior experience in a people-leader role.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to work with a diverse population of employees and contractors.
Proven ability to build and work effectively as a team, and to drive value-added results.
Strong internal and external communication skills with stakeholders.
Ability to energize and develop teams at all levels.
Experience building or rebuilding process- and systems-focused structures.
Thorough safety-management skills in high-hazard operations.
Demonstrated leadership facilitating continuous improvement in power plant or manufacturing industries.
ASME, QRO/CFO certification is desirable; otherwise, must be able to qualify for this or another required certification within six months of employment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels, including the ability to influence and energize others.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and organizational skills.
Hands-on, analytical, problem-solving approach; ability to troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb; lift and carry 50 pounds; work at heights and in confined spaces; and qualify to wear a full-face respirator.
Ability to work in various weather conditions.
Off-hours and on-call work may be required.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience with outages and rotating or electrical generation equipment, such as turbines and generators.
Materials handling and processing experience, including screw or belt conveyors, cranes, and hoppers.
Six Sigma certification and/or Lean Manufacturing certification or experience.
Familiarity with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for ordering, cost, and work-order administration.
Experience in a specialty chemical plant, an environment with significant material handling, a waste-to-energy plant, or a coal-fired power plant.
Knowledge or experience in electrical and controls systems, air compressors, condensate pumps, cooling water systems, solid fuel combustion practices, materials handling processes, continuous improvement, or safety and incident management.
Career-growth orientation.
Maintenance experience with outages and rotating or electrical generation equipment, such as turbines and generators.

Responsibilities

Set expectations, hold employees accountable, and model Reworld Values and Behaviors to support a safe and inclusive workplace, trusted results, and capability development.
Provide environmental, health, and safety leadership to prevent accidents, harm to people, and environmental damage, and ensure compliance with permit requirements.
Lead and oversee operations to maintain optimal boiler and turbine performance.
Translate business strategy into actionable operational and improvement plans, including establishing key performance indicators.
Contribute to the three-to-five-year long-term planning process in support of business and corporate strategy.
Communicate and implement Operations Department objectives, priorities, and progress.
Develop resource plans, support effective performance, and manage employee relations and engagement.
Champion continuous improvement and productivity using methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean.
Lead continuous learning, personnel development, and performance efforts to improve operational capability and effectiveness.
Coach and develop personnel and energize teams at all levels.
Drive cultural change, operational discipline, accountability, and a continuous-improvement mindset throughout the Operations Department.
Audit operations to assure compliance with procedures.
Maintain housekeeping and the appearance of operations areas to support a safe working environment.
Coordinate schedules and customer needs with business and supply chain teams.