Operations Supervisor

Veolia • Junction City, KS

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About The Position

Position Purpose: In the role of Operations Supervisor, the successful candidate will support site leadership in managing daily operations, ensuring that all activities align with organizational goals and operational standards. They will address operational challenges, provide hands-on assistance, and contribute to effective solutions. This role involves relaying site information to team members, fostering a positive environment, and managing various responsibilities as needed. The Operations Supervisor will also assist in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency Safety : Promote a safety-driven culture ensuring proper training and PPE and maintain . compliance with safety regulations. Compliance : Assist with contract execution and adherence to procedures to ensure functionality of process systems. Reliability : Monitor project \ performance, maintaining quality standards, and coordinating problem resolution. People Focused : Foster a positive work culture, manage resources, communicate goals, and mentor team members. Customer Obsessed : Build and maintain customer and vendor relationships, address issues promptly and effective communication with the client when required. Cost Effective : Support cost-saving initiatives, assist with budgeting, and implementing process improvements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required. A degree in a related field (24 credits in Chemistry is a plus) or equivalent related experience.
• Five to seven years in various positions within a water / wastewater treatment environment.
• Lead or supervisory experience.
• Understanding of water treatment process.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Budget knowledge.
• Communications and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, timely, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports.
• PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) proficiency.
• 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.
• On-call availability.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II certification if required by site.
• Forklift certification if required by site or any other certifications as required.
• Knowledge of current and pending water treatment standards, regulations and federal, state and local laws and codes if helpful.

Responsibilities

• Foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Supports site leadership in managing team performance.
• Liaising with site leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Provides support in client communications.
• Assists in promoting a safety-first culture.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Demonstrates a desire to grow into a future leadership role, with a focus on developing both operational and leadership skills.
• Assigns personnel to shifts and plans daily schedules.
• Prepares work orders and reports from a CMMS system.
• Ensures process control and quality assurance.
• Reviews water reports, and prepares related documentation.
• Make adjustments to the process as it relates to laboratory data.
• Provides leadership in the Health and Safety Program and achieving safety goals.
• Establishes operations and maintenance schedules and diagnoses equipment failures.
• Recommends and maintains emergency action plans and updates or develops SOPs.
• Promote a positive work culture.
• Manage resources.
• Communicate goals to the members.
• Evaluate, mentor and supervise team.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety training.
• Oversee contract execution.
• Ensure adherence to procedures and permit requirements.
• Monitor project performance.
• Maintain quality standards.
• Coordinate problem resolution.
• Build and maintain customer relations.
• Respond to inquiries.
• Assist in improving customer experience.
• Identify and implement efficiencies Monitor l financial transactions optimize resource utilization.
• Support the Operations Manager or Site Leader with facility operations and troubleshooting.

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.

What This Job Offers

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