Production Manager - Water Technologies

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Beach City (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Production Manager to coordinate manufacturing activities on assigned shifts, driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will plan daily production workflows, optimize unit profitability, manage variable costs, and supervise front-line personnel to meet performance goals.

The role requires leading continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean and 5S, overseeing inventory and equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with Environmental Health & Safety and ISO

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Science or Process Tech.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in operations or management.
• BS in Biology, Chemistry, Business, or Engineering (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and excellence in productivity and EHS.
• Deliver regular production reports including SAP/ERP data and KPI costs.
• Lead by example and build strong relationships with staff, vendors, customers, and leaders.
• Oversee day-to-day production from raw materials reception to finished goods delivery.
• Coordinate logistics for dispatch of mobile water treatment equipment with quality and customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement in chemical/utility use, wastewater treatment, regeneration efficiency, and maintenance.
• Participate in hiring of regeneration, manufacturing, maintenance and delivery staff.
• Manage team competency matrix and collaborate with HR and EHS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Science or Process Tech

BS in Biology, Chemistry, Business, or Engineering

Tools

SAP/ERP

Microsoft Office

Google Office Suites

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Manager coordinates and directs manufacturing activities during assigned shifts to meet safety, quality, and on-time delivery goals. This role supports operational performance by planning daily production workflows, helping optimize unit profitability, managing variable costs, and ensuring compliance with Environmental Health & EHS and ISO standards. The Production Manager also leads front-line personnel, drives continuous improvement efforts such as Lean and 5S, manages inventory and equipment maintenance, and supports team development and succession planning.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Promotes working environment to achieve excellence in productivity, Quality, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
• Deliver regular reporting of production activities including, but not limited to standard SAP/ERP data, production KPI's including cost monitoring and controls and other locally generated reports
• Leads by example & develops close working relationships with the plant staff, vendors, customers & leaders.
• Responsible for the day-to-day production operations including all aspects from the reception of raw materials through the delivery of finished product with the plant logistics team.
• Manages the logistics of preparing mobile water treatment equipment for dispatch to customer sites, ensuring quality & customer satisfaction.
• Optimizes operations by creating, implementing & managing continuous improvement projects in the areas of: chemical & utility usage, wastewater treatment, regeneration efficiency, water treatment equipment turnover, procurement, maintenance, & inventory management.
• Participates in the selection, interviewing & hiring of new regeneration, manufacturing, maintenance & delivery specialist employees.
• Manages team competency matrix and partners with HR and EHS functions when needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Characteristics

• Ability to read and interpret instruction and safety manuals
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and awareness
• Strong quality decision making skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Regulations
• Knowledge of water treatment processes and systems
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance
• Good working knowledge of MicroSoft Office, Google Office Suites & ERP systems
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) plus 5S & Lean Manufacturing process

Education & Experience

Required

• Associate's degree in a Science or Process Tech
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in an operations or management position

Preferred

• BS in Biology, Chemistry, Business, or Engineering
• At least 2 additional years of operations or management experience

Working Conditions

• Work will take place in a range of environments including but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
• Travel - 10%

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities.

We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We offer challenging and meaningful careers. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We also offer...

Opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career!

Training in valuable skills

Opportunity for new challenges. We're growing!

Strong leadership team!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.