Operations Manager

Veolia Environnement SA•New Philadelphia, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Veolia is a leading environmental services company specializing in industrial water treatment and purification technology. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to join our team as an Operations Manager. The Operations Manager oversees all aspects of chemical blending production from start to finish, managing a multi-shift team to deliver safe, high-quality results. This leadership role combines technical expertise in chemical formulations with operational excellence, ensuring that blending, testing, and packaging processes meet strict safety standards and production deadlines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong industrial leadership skills while maintaining deep knowledge of complex chemical operations. This position requires a strategic leader who translates business objectives into actionable programs and processes across operational segments. The Operations Manager applies deep operational expertise to resolve complex challenges, establish performance objectives for self and team members, and deliver measurable impact on both immediate operational targets and long-term business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelors' Degree in Industrial, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership position
Expert knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, and supply chain logistics
Proficiency in SAP ERP systems for data extraction, reporting, and monitoring across procurement, inventory management, order fulfillment, and inter-site logistics modules to optimize operational workflows and troubleshoot system inefficiencies
Comprehensive understanding of multi-agency regulatory frameworks including ISO standards, OSHA safety requirements, EPA environmental regulations, DOT transportation rules, and DHS security protocols
Ability to implement compliance programs, conduct root cause analyses, and maintain quality control systems that ensure CTQ characteristics and operational integrity
Strong capability to lead, develop, and evaluate production teams while managing performance, attendance, and conflict resolution
Skilled in facilitating collaboration across engineering, maintenance, quality, and logistics departments to resolve complex operational challenges and build succession plans
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Nice To Haves

Excellent understanding of chemical processing and material handling equipment
Working experience operating in a facility under the OSHA Process Safety Management program or Risk Management Program for Hazardous Chemicals
Experience with SAP enterprise business systems
Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent quality training
Experience with Management of Change processes including P&ID documentation updates
Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and coach production employees in a team environment
Effective risk management skills with ability to escalate appropriately and define mitigation plans
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to interface effectively across all management levels

Responsibilities

Oversee workforce management including attendance tracking, performance evaluations, and employee relations for production staff within designated operational areas
Ensure all personnel understand and adhere to Veolia WTS standards, governmental regulations, customer specifications, and relevant organizational policies and procedures
Align production resources and scheduling to fulfill customer commitments while optimizing internal performance metrics including productivity targets and labor cost controls
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to proactively resolve production interruptions, quality deviations, and equipment failures
Partner with Corporate Engineering on capital investment planning, project execution, and vendor/contractor coordination aligned with facility requirements
Lead troubleshooting initiatives for process and material-related production issues through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence and minimize operational impact
Demonstrate proficiency in SAP data extraction and reporting to monitor and optimize information flow across procurement, inventory, order management, and logistics systems
Maintain compliance with all employee certification requirements and mandatory training programs
Uphold regulatory compliance standards across multiple agencies including ISO, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and DHS
Design and execute talent development strategies and succession planning for production and logistics roles
Serve as acting Plant Manager with full operational and site management authority during absences
Perform additional responsibilities as required to support shift operations and overall plant performance objectives