Job Description

Are you ready to pioneer the future of renewable energy and sustainable waste management? We're seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead our cutting-edge Anaerobic Digestion facility – a groundbreaking partnership between Veolia and our prestigious client.

As Plant Manager, you'll be at the forefront of transforming organic waste into clean, renewable energy while making a significant environmental impact. This isn't just a management position – it's an opportunity to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and drive operational excellence.

This facility will digest source-separated organics (SSO) and fats, oils and grease (FOG) to produce pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG).

What you'll bring to the team:

• Good occupational and safety hazard skills to promote a culture of safety
• Excellent communication skills
• Great interpersonal and leadership skills
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Technical/process understanding

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations at this site including all aspects from the reception of raw materials/feedstock through the delivery of finished product.
• Ensures the facility maintains compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and in accordance with design criteria
• Leading a staff of 20+ individuals including administrative oversight for employee hiring and selection, timekeeping, performance reviews, and personnel development
• Implements, directs and enforces plant safety and risk management programs
• Ensure appropriate staff levels at all times and all personnel are well-trained to perform their duties effectively
• Lead the effort to develop and implement plans to meet customers' requirements for product quality, cost, and delivery in a safe manner
• Maintains and develops procedures, and documents necessary to maintain the ISO
• Quality system and certifications
• Promote a working environment to achieve excellence in productivity, customer service, quality (inc. ISO), and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and directing all Operations and Services functions at the facility
• Drive initiatives to maximize employee contribution and drive improvements in product quality, efficiency and services
• Responsible for annual budget setting for the facility and accountable for reporting financial details.
• Ensures team is properly executing preventative maintenance program set forward by Veolia in collaboration with the customer
• Works across all business functions (outside of direct team) to enhance Customer Services
• Works with client around changes in feedstock, and coordinates with internal process experts where necessary

Qualifications

Core Requirements:

• HS Diploma required - bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college is a plus
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing/operations and 5+ years in leadership

Preferred:

• Experience with a plant that utilizes an Anaerobic Digestion Process (a relatable process industry can suffice)
• 7+ years of experience in operations management and leadership
• Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, variable cost productivity, and fulfillment metrics, quality systems, cost systems, and fulfillment metrics, and procedures
• SCADA experience
• Lean Six Sigma training
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite of applications
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems

Working Conditions

• Facility maintains stock of various chemicals including acids and caustics for operations use
• Large quantities of biogas will be present on the site
• Team may be required to work at heights, in confined spaces, or perform activities requiring permit to complete
• High traffic movement, digested solids management
• Minimal travel travel expected

Additional Information

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. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
also offer competitive benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

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

VWTS 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 VWTS, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal con

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