Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Minnetonka Minnesota, United States Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Full time
Around the globe, we help cities and industries manage, optimize and make the most of their resources. We provide an array of solutions related to water, energy and materials to promote a cleaner more sustainable world for all of us.

The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a broad portfolio of over 10,000 technologies, makes us uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that positively impact the environment. Come be part of something special - start your journey today

The Operations Manager will be accountable for supervising the activities of the manufacturing group. In this role, you will ensure that production is 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.

Key Characteristics
This position entails professionalism and independent judgment, and the overall ability to work with employees in all areas of the organizationProven interpersonal and problem-solving abilitiesCommunication skills, both oral and writtenKnowledge of Engineered Equipment Processes and Skills
Essential Responsibilities
Meet manufacturing operations financial targets, key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks including productivity, operating income, 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.Works directly with PSI, 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. Work with cross functional teams to support the department needs and improvement initiatives (Quality, EHS, Maintenance, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering etc.)Oversee the department's Safety Program, conducting periodic department safety and training programs and assures that subordinates are 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, Project Teams and Technology) to support new product and process development, design for manufacturing, and design transfer activities.Plan and manage budget; make budget recommendations for capital spend and labor.
Qualification/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, Logistics Engineering from an accredited college or university or aligned degree and/or years of relevant experience.Minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in production/manufacturing or engineering managementDemonstrated leadership of capital / continuous improvement projects focused on meeting corporate and departmental goalsStrong problem solving / troubleshooting experienceDemonstrated ability to interact with team to effectively promote career path Ability to promote a Safety Culture that drive continuous EHS improvements Effective at developing and managing a project plan to achieve desired resultsProven ability to achieve required objectives through the leadership of othersDetail-oriented, highly organized, self-directed, and capable of interacting and communicating with all levels within the organizationAbility to multitask and lead / prioritize multiple projects
Desired Qualification/Requirements:
10+ years of professional work experience in production/manufacturing or engineering management.Master's degree in engineering
Working Conditions
Computer system data terminalProduction environment utilizing Lean Manufacturing PrincipleMaximum of 5% Travel
We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.

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 level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace


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