Production Manager

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Job description

Company Description

Part of Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals in pursuit of the same goal: to solve the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, the environment and energy. We're always looking for passionate and creative people to help us in this mission!

Job Description

Job Summary

The Production Manager energizes & motivates a team of production operators to work safely, improve cycle time, focus on quality, & meet production goals. Oversees the various water treatment equipment (catalytic oxidation, clarifier, MMF, RO, dewatering ), focusing on ways to improve processes & increase productivity. Coordinates water treatment equipment preparation, ensures maintenance of units to ship to customers, and partners with facility maintenance to maintain operations. Teams with the Senior Site Manager to foster a compliance-based culture with outside regulatory agencies, the customer & within the company itself. Acts as a driving force for the EHS program while supporting the Senior Site Manager in the administrative compliance duties for company and government operations.

• Manages the logistics of solids handling.
• Optimizes operations by creating, implementing & managing continuous improvement projects in the areas of: chemical & utility usage, wastewater treatment, water treatment equipment performance, procurement
• Ensures the site maintains sufficient supply of critical chemicals and production parts.
• Delivers regular reporting of production activities including, but not limited to standard SAP, Tableau and locally generated reports.
• Utilizes KPIs to adjust production activities accordingly.
• Motivates employees through inclusiveness, tangible rewards & recognition, & strategic developmental plans.
• Champions integrity & ethical work practices.
• Leads by example & develops close working relationships with the plant staff, vendors, customers & leaders.
• Participates in the selection, interviewing & hiring of new production employees.
• Manages the orientation & training of new employees.
• Directly backs up the Senior Site Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in an operations or management position).
• At least two additional years of operations or management experience
• Eligibility Requirements;
  • Ability to read and interpret instruction and safety manuals
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Mathematical skills, including math operations in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio and percentages
  • Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments to included but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities

Desired Characteristics:

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of water treatment processes including deionization, softening, reverse osmosis and deoxygenation preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing process and/or Six Sigma
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety Regulations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and awareness
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Action Oriented
• Accountable
• Manages Complexity
• Customer Focus
• Clear thinker

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realise diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organisation that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

1) Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
2) Life Insurance 3) Paid Holidays 4) Parental Leave 5) 401(k) Plan & Permissive Time Off (US only)
6) Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts 7) AD&D Insurance 8) Disability Insurance 9) Tuition Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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