Production Manager

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 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 e…

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