Operations Manager

Synagro; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

10 holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA with company match

FSA

401(k) with company match

Career growth and promotions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Synagro is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the site Operations and Maintenance team, ensuring a safe work environment and regulatory compliance while optimizing equipment performance and workforce effectiveness.

The role emphasizes cost control, process improvements, staff development, and delivering reliable production with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of hands-on Operations Management experience in industrial/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe work environment by implementing safety plans and training and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Deliver financial results aligned with operations budget and company goals.
• Improve employee relations and promote a respectful culture.
• Drive continuous improvement and learning across the team.
• Establish operating cadence with clear communication and accountability for results.
• Promote customer retention and business growth by understanding needs and exceeding expectations.
• Define roles and provide coaching and development for staff.
• Ensure safe, efficient production through effective planning and resource management.
• Investigate equipment failures to identify root causes and mitigate risks.
• Plan outages/repairs without interrupting production.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Job description

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for management of the Operations and Maintenance staff at site. This position insures a safe work environment, compliance with all governing regulations and optimum performance of the equipment and the people.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Foster a culture that promotes a safe work environment through the development and implementation of safety plans and training; maintain environmental and regulatory compliance standards.
2. Proactively deliver financial results commensurate with operations budget and company goals
3. Improve employee relations by building a healthy organization, by promoting a culture of respect consistent with company values.
4. Drive change by challenging the status quo, developing a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
5. Create an operating cadence (rhythm) that utilizes appropriate tools and incorporates clear communication and accountability for business results.
6. Drive customer retention and business growth by proactively seeking to understand customer needs and exceeding their expectations.
7. Develop organizational capacity by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, providing feedback, coaching and development for all staff.
8. Deliver expected results through effective project execution, by ensuring appropriate personnel and equipment resources are available for efficient performance
9. Research, investigate and analyze equipment failure or breakdowns to reach the root cause of the malfunctions. Develop a plan and strategy to correct them and minimize future risks.
10. Plan, schedule, and execute outages/repairs on equipment and systems without interrupting production

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel including executive management.
2. Technology savvy; knowledgeable about modern technology, proficient in Microsoft Office.
3. Mechanical and electrical aptitude
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal, problem solving and relationship building skills
5. Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
6. Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging operational environment
7. Process and Systems oriented
8. Ability to self-manage, direct supervisory and management exp.
9. Ability to obtain any necessary state certifications and licenses that are required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

1. Bachelor's degree preferred
2. 2+ years of hands-on Operations Management experience in industrial, manufacturing environment

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Standing, Walking, Climbing
2. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
3. The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids

Salary Range: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 annually (commensurate with experience)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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