General Manager for Wastewater Operation

1 month ago

Jackson, United States Veolia Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose: General Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the branch operation within a geographical area including health and safety, environmental compliance, sales quotas, a variety of operational services, and the hiring and training of subordinates. Assist in establishing annual goals and objectives and maintaining profit and loss ratios in concert with regional objectives to increase profit margins while reducing costs. Oversee subcontractor project completion by regulatory guidelines. Reviews and approves project estimates, proposals, and contracts on existing and/or new accounts of significant revenue size. The position requires a person who understands the value of site-based, project, and response work as it relates to the product line and market segments they serve. This position demands a good grasp of accounting, contracts, sales, negotiations, teamwork and human relations skills.

The ideal candidate for this role would be dynamic and comfortable communicating with stakeholders at all levels. This position will be a great fit for someone who has experience in change management and bringing businesses to scale. Expert skills in client management and seeing the big picture will be pivotal strengths for this ideal candidate.

 

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Execute the business plan for their area of responsibility by the company’s goals and objectives.
  • Develop and compare direct and indirect cost factors about what the market may bear or what the competition may be charging for similar services.
  • Prepares annual budgets to include manpower, materials, and equipment requirements and assess monthly reviews EBIT budget forecasts to procurement of actual business obtained.
  • Enforce all environmental, health, safety, transportation and operational procedures in accordance with Veolia policies. Provide a safe and compliant work environment for all employees.
  • Oversee all federal, state, and local compliance activities with the goal of achieving compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Responsible for all Profit and Loss, and business growth.
  • Implement all mandatory training courses as required by OSHA, DOT, EPA, as well as update refresher courses instituted by Veolia.
  • Oversee operation of all, and maintenance of all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to complete project(s) in a timely manner.
  • Regularly reviews contract bids and pricing for cost ratios, accuracy of terminology and preparation prior to agreement of contract specifications.
  • Proactively communicate with others to share resources, ideas and information.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage assets and people across division boundaries, resulting in improved business opportunities and lower costs.
  • Lead, coach, supports and develops peers and division teams. Develop team goals and individual goals, which are aligned with and in support of region, branch, and Veolia.
  • Develop leadership resources plan for financial, administrative, and operations positions and contribute to plans in other areas (i.e. Sales & Marketing).
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related science discipline or equivalent work experience required.
  • Must have at least ten years of supervisory experience within a water/wastewater treatment environment.
  • At least 10 years business experience. 10 yrs. experience with P&L responsibility in a service industry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Extensive knowledge in the following areas: Knowledge of Process, Operations Management, QA/Q procedures, DOT, EPA, TSCA, and OSHA required.
  • Valid Class 4 Wastewater Treatment License 
  • Knowledge of budget preparation and cost control and have the ability to forecast budget, staffing and equipment needs.
  • Demonstrated effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel and clients.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

  • Valid MS Class 4 Wastewater Treatment License 
  • 40-hour Hazwoper Certification.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.


Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.

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