Lead Regeneration Operator - Water Technologies

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Environnement SA is seeking a Regeneration Operator 3 to lead resin handling, chemical management, and wastewater processes at our Missouri site. The role includes supervising a shift, coordinating dock and plant activities, and ensuring quality compliance.

The candidate will monitor regeneration equipment, oversee resin loading/unloading, and drive continuous improvement through SOPs and KPI tracking. Industrial leadership and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of experience in a comparable manufacturing and industrial environment involving material and chemical handling.
• Safety Tools and Systems experience (Gensuite, LOTO, permitting, emergency response plan).
• Experience in leading a project or initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shift safety compliance by following protocols, using PPE, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Schedule shifts and oversee regeneration equipment operation.
• Manage resin unloading/loading and monitor equipment parameters during startups/shutdowns.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the shift and prepare accurate records.
• Develop SOPs and facilitate information exchange during shift changes.
• Complete Quality Control documentation in SAP and track KPIs.
• Mentor and train staff to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Act as backup production supervisor and lead team to meet shift goals.
• Conduct final quality inspections prior to shipment and communicate with supervisors.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

Advanced SAP

Frontline leadership

Conflict management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Industrial supervision

Problem solving

Coaching & training

Team leadership

Education

HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Google Workspace

Microsoft Suite

Gensuite

LOTO

Job description

Job Summary

The Regeneration Operator 3 position is a multifaceted role responsible for mobile equipment regeneration, facility-wide water management, and team leadership. This role demands advanced proficiency in chemical handling, resin regeneration techniques, wastewater operations, and water balancing across the facility. The operator oversees the entire resin handling process, including unloading and reloading onto various mobile equipment, and supervises resin regenerations, wastewater treatment procedures, and the maintenance of optimal water levels throughout the site. Additionally, Regeneration Operator 3 is expected to act as a backup shift lead, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of all facility functions, such as dock operations, quality control protocols, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Pittman Schedule: 6am-6pm (3on/2off/2on/3off)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Effective shift safety compliance means following protocols, using PPE, keeping the area clean, and making sure all staff, visitors, and contractors do the same
• Scheduling shifts
• Operating and monitoring regeneration equipment
• Managing resin unloading and loading
• Maintaining equipment parameters during startups and shutdowns
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the shift
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Develop standard operating procedures.
• Facilitate information exchange during shift changes.
• Complete Quality Control documentation in SAP.
• Achieve Ion Exchange Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Contribute to overall KPIs related to: Volume
• Hours
• Production
• Cost
• Chemical usage
• Quality (escaping defects)
• Need to Notify (NTN) notifications
• Collaborates with the maintenance team on plant and fleet maintenance, including NTNs.
• Oversees quality control by mentoring and training shift members on procedures. Regularly checks equipment, resin quality, and process effectiveness, testing pH, conductivity/resistivity, silica, and TDS.
• Maintains and orders critical production chemicals.
• Responsible for daily reporting, checking that all documentation is accurate and work has been performed within specifications.
• Serves as backup production supervisor when required, leading the team, coordinating tasks, making decisions, and meeting shift goals.
• Conduct final quality inspections, encompassing both physical and documentation reviews, prior to shipment to ensure adherence to customer specifications.
• Lead shift change meetings, share EHS moments, and update equipment readiness. Communicate with supervisors and team members, and join team meetings.
• Participate in training and stay updated on industry best practices to contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting and helping implement process enhancements.
• Assign designated equipment to orders based on customer requirements and equipment specifications
• Other duties as assigned

The job description is not designed to capture all the employee's responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functions of the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.

Key Characteristics

• High-quality decisions: Analyze data, anticipate outcomes, and balance expertise with experience
• Make strong choices that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support success while prioritizing safety, quality, and productivity

Quality Focus

• Final quality inspections are performed before shipment to verify all specifications are met, and products are ready for delivery. This process ensures only top-quality items leave our facility, supporting customer satisfaction through consistent reliability

Managing Conflict

• When direct supervision is unavailable, the Regeneration Operator 3 serving as Shift Lead is responsible for resolving team conflicts and must use strong interpersonal and leadership skills to keep the work environment productive and harmonious

Attention to Detail

• Complete checklists, perform quality control checks, and follow procedures with attention to detail

Reliability

• Consistent performance and dependability in completing assigned tasks

Organization

• Maintain an orderly production area and a systematic approach to tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• ISO 9001 knowledge
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Suite
• Mechanical and Technical Aptitude
• Advanced knowledge of SAP
• Frontline leadership/supervisor skills
• Great conflict management skills
• Superb multitasking and prioritization skills
• Strong verbal and written Communication skills
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Ability to coach, mentor, and train new employees
• Ability to lead a team in an industrial environment

Education & Experience

• Required
• HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of experience in a comparable manufacturing and industrial environment involving material and chemical handling
• Safety Tools and Systems experience (Gensuite, LOTO, permitting, emergency response plan)
• Experience in leading a project or initiative
• Ex