Job Description
Company Description Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We provide a wide range of water systems for various applications, including food and beverage, municipal water, microelectronics ultrapure water, and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. Our portfolio includes chemicals, monitoring solutions, start-ups and operation services, membrane and ion exchange products, and custom-engineered equipment. Job Description Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (WTS) is the world leader in water recovery, treatment and reuse. Around the world, we help cities and industries manage, optimize and get the most out of their resources. The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a broad portfolio of more than 10,000 technologies, puts us in a unique position to provide solutions that have a positive impact on the environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Professional and flexible leadership;
• A competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package, including health and dental care, reimbursement of tuition fees for continuing education as well as gym, and much more;
• A full range of retirement and savings options, including a competitive pension plan, a group RRSP (VWTS offers a 50% match up to 3%), and a tax-free savings account . Come join our team in Levis, Quebec! This young and dynamic team designs and manufactures wastewater treatment systems around the world, meeting the highest standards and the specific needs of each customer. The Senior Operations Manager oversees the production of large welded equipment which includes machining, cutting and welding. He (she) provides the leadership necessary to improve the team's performance until reaching maximum levels of quality, service, efficiency and safety. The incumbent of this position is responsible for delivering parts and assemblies that meet expectations for performance, quality and time. The Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the operations organization, including production supervision and staffing, production engineering, purchasing, planning, logistics and quality maintenance of the factory. Main responsibilities: Supervision of a team of 25 to 50 people Maintain a safe working environment and comply with Veolia environmental and safety requirements. Support an environment of continuous improvement as a team:
- Promote improvements to reduce costs and shorten cycles using optimization tools.
- Provide ongoing supervision, coaching and guidance to staff and other employees, guiding them in their current positions and in career development and training.
Develop budgets and approve expenditures for supplies, materials and human resources, ensuring that materials, labor
and equipment are used effectively to achieve production goals. Develop and implement
operational measures to track progress against objectives. Deliver a quality product on time. Estimate costs for potential work at the Levis location. Maintain and monitor ASME installation code stickers, sections I, IV and VIII.
- Responsible for making cost estimates for internal projects and arranging to bid and agree terms.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, production or industrial sciences, an asset. Ten (10) years or more of production operations experience with roles of increasing responsibility; three (3) years or more of experience as an operations manager. Experience leading continuous improvement and lean management programs, hands-on production experience, preferably welding, production and assembly in a low volume/high complexity environment. Ability to read and interpret drawings for production. Mastery and practical experience of MRP and lean production. The ideal candidate will have experience in the steel, chemical, electrical, or oil and gas industries. Ability to work fluently in French and English, bilingual Other useful qualifications: Advanced degree, an asset Experience in lean manufacturing to improve processes Understanding of ASME/AWS welding codes Experience in a production environment with customers at 'international. At Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, we are proud to promote an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued. Join us in our mission to provide sustainable water solutions around the world. Version française Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (WTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. Our portfolio includes a wide range of technologies for various applications, such as food and beverage, municipal water, microelectronics, and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We provide sustainable water solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:
• Professional and flexible leadership
• Competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package, including healthcare and dental care, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, gym membership, and more.
• A complete range of retirement and savings options, including a competitive pension plan, a group RRSP (VWTS offers a 50% match up to 3%), and a tax-free savings account. Join our team in Levis, Quebec! This young and dynamic team designs and manufactures wastewater treatment systems worldwide, meeting the highest standards and specific needs of each client. The Senior Operations Manager oversees the fabrication of large welded equipment which includes Machining, cutting, and welding. The position provides the leadership to improve team performance to maximum levels of quality, service, efficiency, and safety. This position is responsible for ultimately delivering parts and assemblies that meet performance, quality, and time expectations Key Responsibilities: The Senior Operations Manager will manage all aspect of the Operations organization including Production supervision and staff, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Planning, Logistics, Quality Plant Maintenance.
- Maintain a safe work environment and conform to the Veolia Environmental and Safety requirements.
- Deliver a quality product on time.
- Develop budgets and approve expenditures for supplies, materials, and human resources, ensuring that materials, labor and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets
- Develop and implement operational metrics to track progress against goals.
- Develop cost estimates for potential work for the Levis location Support an environment of team based continuous improvement
- Promote improvements to reduce costs and shorten cycles using Lean tools
- Provide ongoing supervision, coaching and counseling for Staff and other employees, guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training.
- Maintain and control the facilities ASME Code stamps, Sections I, IV and VIII.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, production or industrial sciences, an asset. Ten (10) years or more of production operations experience with roles of increasing responsibility; three (3) years or more of experience as an operations manager. Experience leading continuous improvement and lean management programs, hands-on production experience, preferably welding, production and assembly in a low volume/high complexity environment. Ability to read and interpret drawings for production. Mastery and practical experience of MRP and lean production. The ideal candidate will have experience in the steel, chemical, electrical, or oil and gas industries. Ability to work fluently in French and English, bilingual Other useful qualifications: Advanced degree, an asset Experience in lean manufacturing to improve processes Understanding of ASME/AWS welding codes Experience in a production environment with customers at 'international. At Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, we are proud to promote an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued. Join us in our mission to provide sustainable water solutions around the world. Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing or industrial science is a plus.
- Experience leading continuous improvement and lean management programs, hands on manufacturing experience, preferably in welding, fabrication, and assembly in low volume/high complexity environment.
- Must be able to read and interpret drawings for manufacturing.
- Proficiency and hands on experience in MRP and Lean Manufacturing.
- Experience leading teams of 25-50 people.
- Ten (10) or more years of manufacturing operations experience with roles of progressively increasing responsibility; Three (3) or more years of experience as an Operations Manager.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in Steel, Chemical, Power, and/or Oil & Gas industries.
- Able to work fluently in both French and English
Other Useful Qualifications:
- Advanced degree is a plus
- LEAN Manufacturing experience in driving process improvement
- Understanding of ASME / AWS welding and welding codes. Global experience in a manufacturing environment.
Additional Information At Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, we take pride in promoting an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued. Join us in our mission to provide sustainable water solutions worldwide. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.