Operations Manager

As the industry leader in water technology, we're growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world's most vital resource.

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, is seeking an Operations Manager to join our industry leading team. The Operations Manager will supervise on‑site personnel and oversee employee onboarding and training. You'll be responsible for all aspects of contracted operational services including contract specifications, personnel, budget control, customer and supplier interface and sales support by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

As the Operations Manager, you will interact with customers, troubleshooting, contract renewal, purchasing issues and understanding customer needs.

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments

• The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development

• Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment

• Receive a non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal use

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

• Manage on‑site personnel.

• Manages supplier and contractor contracts.

• Controls budget, including purchases and expenses.

• Improves processes and reduces costs to improve the overall budget.

• Develops and prepares documentation and reporting methods.

• Trains employees in the areas of development and safety.

• Reinforce and maintain standard operating procedures.

• Develops and pursues business opportunities within and outside job site.

• Troubleshoots system using controls and operating data.

• Manages company's supplier contracts and special projects.

• Travel as required for the role.

• Location:
  
  Louisville, KY

• More than 30-50% overnight travel required

• Bachelor's Degree

• 5 years experience in operations, logistics, or field service coordination within an industrial or service environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

• Position requires a current and valid driver's license

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Must be able to wear a respirator under certain conditions

• Bachelor's degree in business operations management, supply chain, engineering or related field.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Fork‑truck and overhead crane experience

In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional, food & beverage, manufacturing, transportation, textile care, and global high tech) and heavy industry (chemical, downstream, paper, mining, power and primary metals industries) to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment.

Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers.

The total Compensation range for this position is $105,100-$157,500 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime…