Operations Manager

TETRA Technologies Careers•Magnolia, AR

16d•Onsite

About The Position

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions. Founded in 1981, TETRA is an energy services and solutions company with operations on six continents. The Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy. TETRA values equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in its workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
6-10+ years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment
OSHA PSM Plant experience
Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Lead site operations with a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety performance, compliance, operating costs, material variances, capital projects, and lean manufacturing practices.
Ensure all field personnel understand, follow, and comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and operational discipline.
Coach and mentor field supervisors and team leads in incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and the development of accurate, actionable corrective and preventive action plans.
Develop and deliver training for field personnel on safe work practices, including JSEA completion, incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and company safety programs.
Support and actively participate in the organization’s quality objectives, ensuring consistent product quality and process reliability.
Meet or exceed targets for production output, on-time shipping, yield optimization, and operating costs; identify performance gaps and partner cross-functionally to implement sustainable improvements.
Plan, staff, and manage operations resources to ensure adequate coverage, workforce effectiveness, and operational continuity.
Develop operational strategies and execution plans for assigned areas of responsibility; execute plans and deliver agreed-upon results aligned with business objectives.
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, quality, and HSEQ teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
Perform additional duties as required to support site performance, business priorities, and continuous improvement efforts.