Operations Manager - Safety & Continuous Improvement

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 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.