Operations Manager - Event

Company: Synagro
Location: Jackson
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionSynagro 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. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.
What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

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• 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 Responsible for management of the Operations and Maintenance staff at site. This position insures a safe work environment, compliance with all governing regulations and optimum performance of the equipment and the people.
  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
  
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  • Manage multiple "event" projects ranging from $100k - $5M in revenue with durations ranging from 2 weeks to 12 months; Customers include municipal wastewater plants, water plants, and industrial food processors
    
  • Lead teams of operators to perform safely and meet project deliverables; Use KPIs and daily cost management to drive performance
    
  • Ensure all safety protocols are followed on projects and that daily, monthly, and quarterly safety trainings are completed
    
  • Manage and track daily cost and performance; Interpret data and operator feedback to make changes as necessary to ensure profitability
    
  • Understand and adhere to customer contracts, maintaining safety and environmental compliance, communication protocols, and other terms and conditions as defined
    
  • Frequent independent decision-making to achieve safety, compliance, and operational budgetary goals.
    
  • Directly manage sub-contract relationships and services.
    
  • Interface with other business partners/ functions in evaluation and preparation of bids, estimates, and other plans for new business.
    
  • Coordinate all maintenance / equipment activities.
    
  • Ability to work in a remote environment and travel > 75% of the time.
    
    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
    
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    • Project management - planning, cost tracking, and scheduling
      
    • Leadership
      
    • Financial intelligence
      
    • Operations experience in industrial setting; familiarity with hydraulics, electrical motors, combustion engines, rotating equipment, and various types of pumps;
      
    • Communication - Ability to effectively communicate with field personnel, engineers, managers, and administrative personnel; Good reader and able to comprehend large project documents or specifications
      
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with assigned tasks.
      
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
      
    • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and know how to appropriately use discretion.
      
    • Ability to assist Health and Safety Manager with development and administration of training programs for staff.
      
      COMPETENCIES:
      
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      • Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
        
      • Communications - Practices effective oral and written communications with all internal and external contacts.
        
      • Listening - Practices attentive and active listening.
        
      • Safety and Compliance Focus - Enforces 100% safety and compliance standards at all times.
        
      • Peer Relationships - Seen as a team player and is cooperative.
        
      • Ethics and Values - Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs.
        
      • Flexibility - Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.
        
      • Approachability - Easy to approach and talk to, spends extra effort to put workers at ease.
        
      • Organizational Agility - Understands to origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures. Understands the cultures of organizations.
        
      • Time Management - Values time, uses his/her time effectively and efficiently.
        
        REQUIREMENTS:
        
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        • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
          
        • Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening
          
        • Must be able to complete I-9 verification on first day of employment
          
        • Valid US driver's license
          
        • Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to Alabama, Georgia or Mississippi
          
          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.
          We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.Qualifications
          EducationBachelors of Business Administration (preferred)
          Skills
          • Analytical (required)
          • Ability to pay attention to detail (required)
          • Building Relationships (required)
          • Verbal and Written Communication (required)
          • Ability to obtain state certificates/licenses (required)
          • Flexible with schedule and changes (required)
          • Ability to instruct and guide others (required)
          • Interpersonal (required)
          • Mechanical and electrical aptitude (required)
          • Microsoft (required)
          • Organized (required)
          • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work (required)
          • People Management (required)
          • Problem Solving (required)
          • Process and systems oriented (required)
          • Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace (required)
          • Safety Minded (required)
          • Ability to self manage (required)
          • Technical Savvy (required)
          • Technology Savvy (required)
            
            Equal Opportunity Employer
            
            This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
            For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

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