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Veolia | North America · 5 hours ago

Site Leader

Rockland, MA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States, providing a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services. The Site Leader will oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and safety while leading a small team and promoting a positive work culture.

Water

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations at the site, ensuring efficiency, safety, and alignment with organizational and performance goals

Address operational challenges directly, utilizing a hands-on approach to quickly resolve issues and maintain smooth site operations

Lead a small, close-knit team by demonstrating strong emotional intelligence, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment

Clearly communicate site goals, procedures, and updates to team members, fostering open and effective communication within the small team

Adapt to the unique needs of a smaller site, showing flexibility in managing multiple responsibilities and responding to changing conditions

Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency in all site operations, continuously seeking ways to improve processes

Act as a representative of the site within the local community, promoting positive relationships and ensuring the site's activities are well-regarded

Foster a safety-driven culture across the site, ensuring all employees have proper training, resources, and PPE

Maintain compliance with OSHA, State, and Veolia Safety and Environmental programs

Oversee contract execution for the site, ensuring adherence to established environmental, health, safety, operational, maintenance, and emergency response procedures

Monitor site delivery performance, maintaining high standards of quality and consistent results

Coordinate problem resolution and manage conflicting priorities effectively

Promote a positive work culture, manage resources effectively, and communicate business initiatives and goals to team members

Evaluate and mentor the team to drive performance and growth

Build and maintain strong customer relationships, addressing escalated issues promptly

Contribute to new business opportunities and work towards improving net promoter scores

Support OPEX (Operational Excellence) initiatives for efficiency and cost savings

Assist with budgeting and cost control for the site

Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency

Ability to take a direct, hands-on approach to operations, working closely with a small team on day-to-day tasks and decision-making

Willingness to lead by example, being actively involved in site operations and addressing issues alongside the team

Effective in leading and managing small teams, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and open communication

Ability to coach and mentor team members, developing their skills and ensuring they are cross-trained for operational flexibility

Focused on creating a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member feels valued

Experience in managing direct client communications, addressing concerns, and maintaining a high level of service satisfaction

Champion a culture of safety excellence by implementing and enforcing comprehensive safety protocols, procedures, and best practices across the site

Conduct regular safety training programs and promote individual accountability for safe work practices

Monitor and report on site-level safety performance metrics, including incident rates and near-misses

Promote a culture of safety accountability and individual responsibility

Ensure site operations comply with all relevant environmental, safety, and operational regulations, as well as contractual obligations

Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and maintain effective communication with regulatory bodies

Implement corrective actions to address non-compliance issues and collaborate with stakeholders on compliance matters

Oversee the execution of site-level projects and operations to meet professional standards and deliver consistent, reliable results

Monitor project performance metrics, such as schedule adherence and quality, and address potential risks or issues

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and continuous improvement

Build and maintain strong relationships with site-level customers and stakeholders

Address customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and professional manner

Collaborate with teams to enhance customer experience and satisfaction

Represent the company at customer events and meetings

Identify and implement operational efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives to drive profitability

Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence programs

Monitor and report on site-level financial performance and key cost metrics

Optimize resource utilization and reduce downtime through cross-functional collaboration

Qualification

Water/wastewater operationsRegulatory complianceLeadership experienceFinancial managementCustomer serviceTeam-buildingAnalytical abilitiesConflict resolutionProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma/GED is required

5 years of leadership experience, 3 of which leading a small team, with a focus on hands-on leadership and operational oversight

Skilled in effective supervision, training, and personnel management

Demonstrated leadership, motivation, and team-building abilities

Proficient in conflict resolution

General understanding of project management and contract administration

Understands principles and practices of water/wastewater distribution/collection systems

Understanding of water/wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance

Knowledge of analytical methods for water quality analysis and data interpretation

Familiar with regulatory compliance reporting

Knowledgeable of relevant local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws applicable to water/wastewater operations

Familiarity with budgeting procedures, monitoring, and analysis

Capable of delivering exceptional customer service

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Must be able to obtain the required certifications

MA Wastewater Grade 6c

Preferred

A degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is strongly preferred but not required

Benefits

Paid time off policies

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Company

Veolia | North America

For more than 170 years, Veolia has been by the side of cities, industries and communities to help them manage, regenerate and protect their critical resources in the face of environmental challenges.

Founded in 1984

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://growingblue.com/

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