Operations Manager

Veolia Environnement SA • Linden, NJ

21h • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Position Purpose: Supervise 20 or more full time employees in an assigned plant or department. Plans and coordinates activities of workers to operate and maintain plant, processing, disposal and testing equipment in an anaerobic digestion renewable natural gas plant. This is a salaried position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week. Must posses the ability to work independently.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Five to seven years in various positions within an industrial process environment with knowledge of methods, principles and practices of operating, maintaining and repairing plant equipment, instrumentation and associated systems.
• Lead experience or supervisory training required with understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety.
• Must have an understanding of industrial process engineering, quality assurance, maintenance strategy and laboratory procedures.
• Must demonstrate effective skills in troubleshooting, problem solving and team building.
• Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution and to execute the schedule requirements within a team environment.
• Must have a general knowledge of budget preparation and understanding of cost control.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, timely, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports.
• Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• PC skills and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software for preparing work related reports, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements. Ability to use computer systems for preparing work orders and purchase requisitions.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
• Employee Orientation. Standard Operating Procedures. Safety, OSHA & Quality Training.
• Financial and performance management training.
• Must stay abreast of advancements in technology and systems.
• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II certification if required by site.
• Forklift certification if required by site.

Nice To Haves

• Water/wastewater and/or boiler certification(s) preferred.
• May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assigns personnel to shifts and plans daily schedules to operate plant facilities. Coordinates schedule to ensure that plant resources are being utilized to achieve project objectives.
• Oversees the human resource functions of assigned team including hiring and firing, performance appraisals, coaching and counseling team. Recommends and provides input for salary and job change actions. Works with HSE and training team to ensure that all personnel receive safety and process training. Coaches and counsels team to improve technical skills and interpersonal and problem resolution skills. Works to identify and provide opportunities for team to learn new skills and techniques.
• Prepares work orders from a CMMS system as required and prepares work related reports, procurement requisitions, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures that consistent process control and quality assurance procedures are followed in all assigned areas and shifts. Ensures that uniform monitoring and recordkeeping are performed facility-wide.
• Reviews and evaluates process reports, records, logs, and graphs to confirm adequacy of present and projected needs. Prepares reports concerned with sample analyses for internal purposes, client and regulatory agencies.
• Provides leadership in achieving safety goals. Proactively manage safety and environmental issues and ensures compliance with Federal and State standards including Hazardous Waste Disposal and Air Quality Standards. Ensures that issues are identified, addressed, and elevated if necessary, in a timely manner.
• Establishes maintenance schedules and ensures that machines, equipment, tooling and other accessories are properly maintained and in top working condition. Assists in diagnosing and evaluating complex equipment and process failures.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
• Sick leave – 56 hours
• Observed Holidays – 11 days
• Vacation – Flexible Time Off
• Eligible for up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees