Production Supervisor - Water Technologies - Day Shift

Veolia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate manufacturing activities, ensure safety and quality, and drive on-time delivery. You will plan daily workflows, manage costs, and lead frontline staff, while supporting Lean and 5S improvements.

The role requires strong leadership, SOP adherence, and hands-on production support across shifts, with 6am-6pm Pittman schedule and travel as needed. Join Veolia’s Water Tech team advancing sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 8–10 years in operations/management, or an Associate’s with 6–8 years of experience.
• Preferred BS in Biology, Chemistry, Business, or Engineering and additional operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe, productive environment focusing on productivity, quality, and EHS standards.
• Leads safety initiatives, incident prevention, and environmental responsibility.
• Reports production metrics using SAP, Tableau, and internal tools.
• Oversees scheduling, inventory, maintenance, and vendor relations for efficient operations.
• Coordinates training needs and ensures staff perform safely and effectively.

Skills

Water treatment

DOT compliance

5S

SAP

Tableau

Leadership

Communication

Safety manuals

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate’s degree in Science or Process Tech

BS in Biology, Chemistry, Business, or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Job description

Company 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 Supervisor 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 Supervisor 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.

Working Schedule:

• Pittman Schedule - 3 on/2off/2on/3off
• Working hours: 6am-6pm

Key Characteristics (Highlight characteristics required to succeed in the role)

• 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

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promotes working environment to achieve excellence in productivity, Quality, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
• Acts as an EHS champion by proactively promoting safety standards, leading incident prevention efforts, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility across all production activities
• Delivers regular internal reporting of production activities including, but not limited to standard SAP, Tableau and locally generated reports to site leadership
• Leads by example & develops close working relationships with the plant staff and specific vendors
• Manages the logistics of preparing mobile water treatment equipment for dispatch to customer sites, ensuring quality & customer satisfaction
• Oversees operations and continuous improvement projects related to chemical and utility usage, wastewater treatment, regeneration efficiency, water treatment equipment turnover, procurement, maintenance, and inventory management.
• Participates in selecting, interviewing, and hiring new regeneration, door work, and membrane technicians.
• Ensures inventory-related orders are entered into SAP accurately and on schedule to support timely replenishment, production readiness, and effective materials management.
• Oversees team training by identifying EHS and technical training needs, assigning required coursework, supporting completion, and ensuring employees are prepared to perform work safely, effectively, and in compliance with applicable procedures.
• Provides hands-on support in production areas as needed by stepping in to cover operational gaps, maintain workflow continuity, and help ensure production goals are met safely and efficiently.
• Manages daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to support operational priorities, resource planning, and timely completion of production activities.
• Maintains compliance with wastewater requirements and applicable permits.
• Manages the work-permit process by securing required permits, verifying completion of necessary approvals, and ensuring permitted activities are performed safely and in compliance with applicable procedures.
• Demonstrates strong multitasking skills by effectively balancing competing priorities, coordinating multiple activities, and maintaining focus in a fast-paced production environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of water treatment processes including deionization, softening, reverse osmosis and deoxygenation preferred
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance
• Knowledge of 5S
• Knowledge of SAP
• Advanced knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety Regulations
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and awareness
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and safety manuals

Education & Experience:

Required

• High school diploma/GED with at least 8-10 years of experience in an operations or management position -OR-
• Associate’s degree in a Science or Process Tech with6-8 years of experience

Preferred

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

Working Conditions:

• Work takes place in a range of environments including but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities.
• Required travel - 10%
• Pittman Schedule - 3 on/2off/2on/3off
• Working hours: 6am-6pm

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.

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.