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Veolia

Water, waste, and energy services provider

Operations Manager

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAmiens, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience in a similar operations-management position in sanitation, industrial maintenance, public works, logistics, business services, or environmental services.
  • Confirmed experience managing field teams.
  • Demonstrated administrative, budgetary, and financial management of worksites.
  • Knowledge of transport or waste-sector regulations is appreciated.
  • A valid Category B driving license is required, and travel is expected.
  • Ability to organize and make trade-offs, with strong organizational skills, rigor, and the ability to manage priorities in a responsive environment.
  • Commercial orientation and service mindset, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, prospects, and local partners.
  • Ability to manage stress, take initiative, and adapt quickly to technical, personnel, or safety contingencies.
  • Leadership and communication skills, including the ability to explain, listen, and engage operational employees.
  • Versatility and pragmatism to move between field matters and strategic and budgetary issues.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, motivate, and develop operational teams on a daily basis.
  • Manage intervention schedules and optimize the allocation of skills across worksites.
  • Lead the site's human-resources process, including recruitment, onboarding, annual reviews, and monitoring the training plan.
  • Lead operations meetings, maintain team cohesion, and act as liaison with all agency departments.
  • Oversee the planning and execution of worksites to ensure quality, deadlines, and profitability.
  • Manage equipment proactively, including preventive and corrective maintenance, fleet and vehicle availability, and procurement.
  • Monitor compliance with regulations applicable to driving personnel, including licenses, authorizations, and driving hours.
  • Monitor the site budget, including cost prices, purchases, and provisions, and submit approved billing information.
  • Track and report technical, financial, and personnel performance indicators.
  • Ensure contracts are properly executed and customer satisfaction is maintained.
  • Develop, retain, and maintain the customer portfolio in the geographic area.
  • Anticipate customer needs, propose suitable solutions, and strengthen the company's local presence.
  • Promote a quality, safety, and environmental culture among teams and encourage environmentally responsible behavior.
  • Prepare and implement prevention plans with clients and lead field safety briefings.
  • Apply and enforce safety instructions and operating procedures.
  • Report hazardous situations and near misses to the quality, safety, and environment department, initiate corrective actions, and alert management in cases of serious and imminent danger.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of regulations related to transport or the waste sector.

About the Company

Veolia

Water, waste, and energy services provider

Generating company summary.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Aubervilliers, France
Founded
1853

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