Operations Manager

Short Summary

Operations Manager at Veolia Environnement SA. About the employer Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Operations Manager
• Organization: Veolia Environnement SA
• Country / coverage: United States
• Location: Minnetonka, MN, United States
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Operations & Logistics
• Compensation: Not specified
• Application deadline: Deadline not specified

Description

About the employer

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Responsibilities

As an Operations Manager with Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions, you will be accountable for managing the activities of a manufacturing department made up of multiple production operations to drive operational excellence.

In this role, you will ensure that quality and production requirements are met, cost opportunities are identified, and continuous improvement is a core to operations and support. The organization is composed of process engineering, production supervisors, production operators, and level 1 maintenance members which can be flexible across the department. The product and production requirements (KPIs) are maintained in accordance with time schedules, engineering specifications, quality standards, expense budgets, employee safety and cost goals; as well as assist in maintaining a goal-oriented, safe, and quality-conscious working environment. He or she will promote employee acceptance of changes and good safety attitudes and awareness. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Key Characteristics

This position entails professionalism and independent judgment, and the overall ability to work with employees in all areas of the organization including business teams

Proven interpersonal and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Knowledge of manufacturing excellence principles

Essential Responsibilities

Meet manufacturing operations financial targets, key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks including productivity, operating expenses, revenue, margins, inventory, and growth.

Ensure production goals are achieved and assure production activities are in compliance with company manufacturing and safety guidelines.

Champion health and safety, environment, good housekeeping and 5S programs.

Provide leadership to accomplish continuous improvement in quality, cycle time and total cost by advocating and driving the use of process excellence methodologies (six sigma, lean, etc.) within operations.

Continuously promote and improve tier processes, standard work, visual controls, and coaching.

Drive consistency and accountability regarding all policies, procedures, and expectations throughout the department.

Develop and motivate a high performing team of both direct and indirect reports driving to achieve a common set of goals to provide high quality products to our customers.

Work directly with support teams to recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate and respond to employee performance.

Work directly with S&OP, Product Management, and Planning to assess the internal and external factors of finished goods and raw material inventory to meet the business needs in order to keep inventory at a reasonable and prescribed level.

Lead the Process Engineers to support daily operations to meet quality and productivity expectations and drive continuous improvement

Work with cross functional teams to support the department needs and improvement initiatives (Quality, EHS, Maintenance, Project Engineering, Finance, etc.)

Oversee the department's Safety Program, conducting periodic department safety and training programs and assures the team is properly trained in and utilize appropriate safety gear and protection devices.

Work closely with site leadership to drive site wide excellence through a collective team approach focused on operational excellence and equal and fair management for all employees.

Interact closely with other functional areas (Product Management and R&D) to support new product and process development, design for manufacturing, and design transfer activities.

Plan and adhere to the department budget; make budget recommendations for capital spend and labor.

Create a flexible workforce at all levels to support the business demand

Identify cost savings opportunities

Support the development opportunities of the process engineers and production supervisors through coaching and mentoring

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, Logistics Engineering from an accredited college or university or aligned degree.

Minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in production/manufacturing or engineering management

Demonstrated leadership of capital / continuous improvement projects focused on meeting corporate and departmental goals

Strong problem solving / troubleshooting experience

Demonstrated ability to interact with team to effectively promote career path

Ability to promote a Safety Culture that drives continuous EHS improvements

Effective at developing and managing a project plan to achieve desired results

Proven ability to achieve required objectives through the leadership of others

Detail-oriented, highly organized, self-directed, and capable of interacting and communicating with all levels within the organization

Ability to multitask and lead / prioritize multiple projects

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Desired Qualification/Requirements:

10+ years of professional work experience in production/manufacturing or engineering management.

Master’s degree in engineering

SAP experience

Lean Six Sigma or Black Belt experience

Start up of new manufacturing processes

Ability to structure ambiguous problems, analyze complex processes, synthesize data and results, and drive toward insight and solutions

Able to identify significant deviations from the operating plan and budget and work with site leaders to identify corrective actions using appropriate continuous improvement tools (kaizen, visual systems, 5S, gemba, six sigma, LEAN)

Working Conditions:

Computer system data terminal

Production environment utilizing Lean Manufacturing Principles

Maximum of 10% Travel

Additional information

Why Veolia?

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection.

Compensation:

The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $135,819-145,000 USD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Ready to advance your career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan – 3% default contribution plus matching!

Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this

posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable

law.

****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****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and

candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

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

Responsibilities

• As an Operations Manager with Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions, you will be accountable for managing the activities of a manufacturing department made up of multiple production operations to drive operational excellence.
• In this role, you will ensure that quality and production requirements are met, cost opportunities are identified, and continuous improvement is a core to operations and support. The organization is composed of process engineering, production supervisors, production operators, and level 1 maintenance members which can be flexible across the department. The product and production requirements (KPIs) are maintained in accordance with time schedules, engineering specifications, quality standards, expense budgets, employee safety and cost goals; as well as assist in maintaining a goal-oriented, safe, and quality-conscious working environment. He or she will promote employee acceptance of changes and good safety attitudes and awareness. This position reports to the Plant Manager.
• This position entails professionalism and independent judgment, and the overall ability to work with employees in all areas of the organization including business teams
• Proven interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Knowledge of manufacturing excellence principles
• Meet manufacturing operations financial targets, key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks including productivity, operating expenses, revenue, margins, inventory, and growth.
• Ensure production goals are achieved and assure production activities are in compliance with company manufacturing and safety guidelines.
• Champion health and safety, environment, good housekeeping and 5S programs.
• Provide leadership to accomplish continuous improvement in quality, cycle time and total cost by advocating and driving the use of process excellence methodologies (six sigma, lean, etc.) within operations.
• Continuously promote and improve tier processes, standard work, visual controls, and coaching.
• Drive consistency and accountability regarding all policies, procedures, and expectations throughout the department.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, Logistics Engineering from an accredited college or university or aligned degree.

  Minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in production/manufacturing or engineering management

  Demonstrated leadership of capital / continuous improvement projects focused on meeting corporate and departmental goals

  Strong problem solving / troubleshooting experience

  Demonstrated ability to interact with team to effectively promote career path

  Ability to promote a Safety Culture that drives continuous EHS improvements

  Effective at developing and managing a project plan to achieve desired results

  Proven ability to achieve required objectives through the leadership of others

  Detail-oriented, highly organized, self-directed, and capable of interacting and communicating with all levels within the organization

  Ability to multitask and lead / prioritize multiple projects

  Strong communication skills, both oral and written

  Desired Qualification/Requirements:

  10+ years of professional work experience in production/manufacturing or engineering management.

  Master’s degree in engineering

  SAP experience

  Lean Six Sigma or Black Belt experience

  Start up of new manufacturing processes

  Ability to structure ambiguous problems, analyze complex processes, synthesize data and results, and drive toward insight and solutions

  Able to identify significant deviations from the operating plan and budget and work with site leaders to identify corrective actions using appropriate continuous improvement tools (kaizen, visual systems, 5S, gemba, six sigma, LEAN)

  Working Conditions:

  Computer system data terminal

  Production environment utilizing Lean Manufacturing Principles

  Maximum of 10% Travel

Benefits / Compensation

• The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $135,819-145,000 USD
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:
• We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
• Ready to advance your career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!
• We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• 401(k) Plan – 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this
• posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable
• ****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****

How To Apply

Apply to Veolia Environnement SA for Operations Manager using the position-specific application form.