Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesManager, Plant OperationsAs the Manager, Plant Operations you will be responsible for the leadership of operations for an industrial waste treatment plant, which includes safe and compliant operation, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. This role reports to the Senior Director, Plant Operations and this facility employs approximately 100 team members and operates 24/7.
- Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
- Ensures compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations, as well as Company policies and procedures
- Reviews production and / or schedules in order to plan facility operations to establish priorities and sequences to ensure productivity and quality
- Establishes production / operating goals and resolves operational and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
- Develops and / or revises standard operational and working procedures
- Troubleshoots treatment processes by use of chemistry and waste treatment knowledge
- Establishes production metrics, reviews reporting and achieves goals of the business line
- Facilitates strong interactions between inter-plant departments, as well as corporate groups
- Prepares and audits various mandatory reports relating to all functional departments
- Monitors cost of operations to ensure proper pricing and profitability
- Assists in developing operational yearly budget and conformance to the budget by various departments
- Determines waste disposal options (acceptability and pricing) with the corporate Approvals team; addresses physical and analytical issues around non-conforming waste materials received
- Assists in proposal development; attends pre-bid meetings, assists with cost estimates and program planning, as well as provides technical support for corporate groups
- Reviews and manage department expenses including P&L, disposal billing, time sheet approvals, etc.
- Serves as a member of the Plant Emergency Team, one of a few incident commanders on staff
- Continuously monitors facility operations and programs for adherence and efficiency improvements
- Leads in effective responses to emergency situations, including timely notification of reportable incidents, response actions, and removal of residues and replacement of supplies
- Assists in incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root and contributing causes, and coordinates corrective measures and follow up action
- Participates in the hiring, performance evaluation, discipline, promotion and termination processes of team members as needed
- Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization
Education- Bachelor's degree (required); focus in engineering or science (preferred)
- Background in and knowledge of chemistry principles (preferred)
Experience- 5+ years of experience in hazardous waste operations and / or chemical plant operations - OR -
- In lieu of degree, 9+ years of experience in hazardous waste operations and / or chemical plant operations (required)
- Previous supervisory experience and reasonable P&L understanding (required)
- Previous experience in an industrial waste treatment operation (preferred)
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