Operations Manager

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY
Performs various project work which requires safely operating vehicles and a variety of heavy/agricultural equipment that may include, but not limited to, front end loader, belt press, centrifuge, dredger, spreader box, excavator. Applicant must in Fayetteville or surrounding areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate equipment in a safe manner at all times.
• Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site.  May involve overnight travel.
• Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the equipment.
• Perform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment and tools setup.
• Maintain operation records.
• Foster a culture that promotes a safe work environment through the development and implementation of safety plans and training; maintain environmental and regulatory compliance standards.
• Proactively deliver financial results commensurate with operations budget and company goals
• Improve employee relations by building a healthy organization, by promoting a culture of respect consistent with company values.
• Drive change by challenging the status quo, developing a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Drive customer retention and business growth by proactively seeking to understand customer needs and exceeding their expectations.
• Develop organizational capacity by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, providing feedback, coaching and development for all staff.
• Deliver expected results through effective project execution, by ensuring appropriate personnel and equipment resources are available for efficient performance.
• Research, investigate and analyze equipment failure or breakdowns to reach the root cause of the malfunctions. Develop a plan and strategy to correct them and minimize future risks.
• Plan, schedule, and execute outages/repairs on equipment and systems without interrupting production.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel including executive management.
• Technology savvy; knowledgeable about modern technology, proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, problem solving and relationship building skills.
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging operational environment.
• Process and systems oriented.
• Ability to self-manage, direct supervisory and management experience.
• Ability to obtain any necessary state certifications and licenses that are required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.