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Operations Manager, Industrial Wastewater Treatment

International Staffing Consultants, Inc.
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Seeking an ambitious hands-on Operations Manager to lead the daily plant operations for a modern industrial wastewater treatment and solids recovery facility in Louisville, KY. The Operations Manager will lead, train, and motivate all operations, maintenance, and safety personnel that are responsible for processing various non-hazardous industrial wastewater streams that include, but are not limited to, used oil recycling, solidification, product destruction, packaging recycling, and solid waste disposal. This high-visibility leadership role demands a unique combination of well-rounded managerial skills, technical expertise, and business acumen to achieve production targets and longer-term goals of plant profitability and sustainability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Lead all Safety programs and strive to continuously improve plant safety performance and environmental compliance.
  • Develop a high-performance team and culture of collaboration through education, training, coaching, and teamwork.
  • Responsible for annual operating budget, developing a capital plan and monitoring spending.
  • Develop comprehensive productivity roadmap which supports meeting or exceeding the budgeted profit and productivity commitments.
  • Engage in local government, business and community associations to help promote the Company's image.
  • Communicate with plant personnel so that goals, expectations and performance against plan are well understood. Encourage hourly participation and involvement to foster teamwork, ownership and employee satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with sales and fleet teams to drive business growth, set logistical priorities, and optimize operation.
  • Ensure the plant is in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and / or permits, as well as compliance with the company's Environmental Policy and ISO 14001 certification.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • B.S. in Environmental Science, Engineering, Technical degree, or equivalent work experience.
  • 10 years of industrial or manufacturing Plant Operations and / or Maintenance experience.
  • 5 years in Managerial or Leadership role.
  • Exemplary record and commitment to workplace Safety.
  • Ability and desire to coach, train, and develop hourly operations, maintenance, and / or technical personnel, promoting teamwork, collaboration, and adherence to a strong Safety culture.
  • Prior experience with industrial wastewater treatment processes, such as oil / water separations, filtration, thermal / chemical treatment, metals precipitation, sludge dewatering, and / or solid waste management is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the Used Oil Management standards under 40 CFR Part 279 is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in rapidly changing environments.
  • Good business acumen with an understanding of how to manage material and labor costs, consumables, capital budgets, forecasting, and annual budget preparations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Compensation includes a very attractive salary, bonus incentives, excellent benefits, and paid vacation.

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