Operations Manager

TETRA Technologies, Inc.; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced site operations leader in Magnolia, Arkansas. The role focuses on safety, environmental compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across field operations.

Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with 6–10+ years of manufacturing experience, and a willingness to travel up to 10%. OSHA PSM plant experience is preferred and background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 6–10+ years manufacturing experience.
• Travel up to 10% as required.
• OSHA PSM plant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations with focus on safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, costs, and lean manufacturing.
• Ensure field personnel understand and follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Coach field supervisors in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and deliver training on safe work practices and incident reporting.
• Support quality objectives ensuring product quality and process reliability.
• Meet or exceed production targets and optimize yield and operating costs.

Skills

Safety leadership

Operational excellence

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Job description

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI ) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

• Lead site operations with a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety performance, compliance, operating costs, material variances, capital projects, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Ensure all field personnel understand, follow, and comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and operational discipline.
• Coach and mentor field supervisors and team leads in incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and the development of accurate, actionable corrective and preventive action plans.
• Develop and deliver training for field personnel on safe work practices, including JSEA completion, incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and company safety programs.
• Support and actively participate in the organization’s quality objectives, ensuring consistent product quality and process reliability.
• Meet or exceed targets for production output, on-time shipping, yield optimization, and operating costs; identify performance gaps and partner cross‑functionally to implement sustainable improvements.
• Plan, staff, and manage operations resources to ensure adequate coverage, workforce effectiveness, and operational continuity.
• Develop operational strategies and execution plans for assigned areas of responsibility; execute plans and deliver agreed-un results aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, quality, and HSEQ teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
• Perform additional duties as required to support site performance, business priorities, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• EXPERIENCE: 6-10+ years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• TRAVEL: 10%
• OTHER:
  • OSHA PSM Plant experience
  • Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Physical Duties:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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