The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.
The Operations Manager will work directly with the plant lead team, regional support personnel, and upper levels of management to ensure company objectives are met, while providing leadership and direction to line supervision and Area Managers. Operations Manager shall ensure the execution of Enviva’s Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS). This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility and ownership for maintaining a safe work environment that meets all Enviva, OSHA, local, state, and federal requirements.
- Plan, organize, and optimize the day-to-day operations.
- Develop a sustaining culture of Operational Excellence by executing Enviva’s OEMS
- Partner with Human Capital Team in identifying, recruiting, managing, and developing line leaders, area managers, and non-exempt employees.
- Provide continuous coaching, mentoring, and training for direct reports, and ensure all plant associates are properly trained.
- Build and leverage leadership competence and capability and continuously improve Key Performance Indices
- Assist in the preparation of plant annual budget and monthly production & spending forecast.
- Drive profitability of the plant by maximizing asset capacity and controlling costs, while appropriately managing risks, and maintaining current quality standards.
- Review and analyze data to track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
- Allocate resources effectively and fully utilizes assets to produce optimal results.
- Implements strategies in alignment with company objectives while providing a clear sense of direction, focus, and personal accountability for the team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant discipline.
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive Operations management experience in manufacturing.
- Experience managing operations in a 24/7 business.
- Strong knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources).
- Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory control, and stewardship processes
- Ability to lead in a highly fluid environment and through rapid change.
- Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience managing a 24/7 operation in wood products industry
- Previous experience managing continuous process manufacturing
- Previous experience managing operations teams >/= 80 employees
Working Conditions
- Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
- Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment.
- Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
- Able to work “off-shift” hours or weekends as required
Physical Requirements
- Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
- Able to ascend/descend ladders and stairs
- Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery.
- Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
This position is not eligible for visa support.
EEO Statement
Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant discipline
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive operations management experience in manufacturing
- Experience managing operations in a 24/7 business
- Strong knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
- Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, inventory control, and stewardship processes
- Ability to lead in a highly fluid environment and through rapid change
- Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other job-related applications
- Willingness and ability to work off-shift hours or weekends as required and perform physical tasks (lift up to 50 lbs, climb, stand up to 12 hours)
- Previous experience managing a 24/7 operation in wood products industry
- Previous experience managing continuous process manufacturing
- Previous experience managing operations teams >= 80 employees
Enviva Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Enviva and has not been reviewed or approved by Enviva.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many roles and locations, with some describing total compensation as good. Feedback suggests base pay often compares well to local markets.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare options include free or low‑cost medical plans that are viewed as strong value. Feedback suggests premiums can be minimal for some groups.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is part of the package and is seen as a meaningful component of total rewards. Feedback suggests retirement support is a steady element across roles.
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What We Do
Enviva is a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, a renewable alternative to coal and part of an all-in renewables strategy to reduce carbon emissions, limit dependence on fossil fuels, and mitigate climate change. Enviva supports more than 1,000 jobs across the globe, owns and operates nine wood pellet production plants that are strategically located across the southeastern region of the United States, and exports our wood pellets from five deep water export terminals to our customers all over the world. Our operations are strategically located in the regions with well-managed and increasing forest inventory, strong infrastructure, and talented local workforce. We have corporate offices in the U.S., UK, Germany, and Japan, with teams and associates dedicated to managing and growing our global enterprise. Enviva exists to displace coal, grow more trees, and fight climate change.
