Operations Manager

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 CharacteristicsThis position entails professionalism and independent judgment, and the overall ability to work with employees in all areas of the organization including business teamsProven interpersonal and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenKnowledge of manufacturing excellence principlesEssential ResponsibilitiesMeet 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 improvementWork 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 demandIdentify cost savings opportunitiesSupport the development opportunities of the process engineers and production supervisors through coaching and mentoring