Production Manager - Water Technologies

Veolia; Beach City (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia’s Water Tech division is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing shifts, optimize daily workflows, and drive Lean and 5S improvements. You will oversee safety, quality, and cost control while coordinating with logistics and plant staff to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in operations/management, an associate degree, and strong knowledge of EHS and ISO standards. A BS is preferred; SAP/ERP and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a Science or Process Tech; 8–10 years in operations/management.
• BS in Biology, Chemistry, Business, or Engineering preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing operations leadership and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production to meet safety, quality and on-time goals.
• Lead front-line teams and drive Lean/5S continuous improvement.
• Manage raw material reception through finished goods delivery.
• Oversee plant logistics and equipment maintenance.
• Report production KPIs and budget controls using SAP/ERP.
• Collaborate with HR/EHS on workforce development and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S

EHS knowledge

ISO standards

Communication

Education

Associate degree

BS degree preferred

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Office

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

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 & Safety (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)
• Delivers 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

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Regulations
• Demonstrated 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%

Additional Information

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.

• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 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.