Operations Manager

Synagro•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Hybrid

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. This position is responsible for implementing and directing the day-to-day process control and operational activities, plans, and programs to ensure efficient operation & compliance on dewatering, dredging, and cleaning service projects. The Operations Manager will also be responsible for leading one or more large projects ranging from $100,000 - $5,000,000. This position manages a team of operators, leads, and subcontractors for various work scopes & geographies.

Requirements

2-5 years management or supervisory experience.
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment required.
Proficient computer skills & excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail.
Must be able to plan and coordinate complex systems and processes.
Be able to operate heavy equipment, i.e. belt filter press, centrifuge, loader, spreader, etc. if properly trained.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA and state/federal safety rules and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety is priority on all projects and for all team members, including adherence to policies & procedures, performing safety audits & toolbox talks, and ensuring all training is completed timely and effectively.
Directly supervise employees as well as sub-contract services.
Interpret operational data and make operational changes as needed.
Coordinate all maintenance activities to maximize uptime & productivity.
Successfully interface with environmental and regulatory agencies as well as generator and haulers to ensure efficient processing and delivery of material.
Achieve budget & other KPI targets for managed projects.
Manage project financials & provide accurate forecasting/scheduling.
Responsible for applying effective project management and/or performance improvement tools and techniques for system initiatives, balancing cost, schedule, and risks against projects and objectives.
Work collaboratively with Leadership, Sales, and Operations in support of bid and proposals.
Write thoughtful and tailored creative content for proposals as needed.
Develops and contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and governmental/accreditation regulations.
Maintain high level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential materials daily.
Manage, train, supervise, and monitor performance of field personnel to ensure safe and proper operation of equipment.
Manage projects from proposal stage to on-site commissioning and start-up.
Monitors and control field operations in accordance with manufacturers O&M manuals, SOP’s, and established company policies and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of land application process, operating procedures, and standards, to properly instruct employees.
Frequent independent decision-making to ensure safe and proper operations are adhered.
Develop and maintain daily documentation relating to removal and materials land applied as well as compliance monitoring and documentation.
Reports daily status covering all processing and maintenance related activities to Director of Operations.