Operations Supervisor

We’re looking for a dependable Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control. This role provides hands‑on leadership to operational teams, supports customer and production needs, and partners with the Plant Manager to achieve performance goals.

• Customer focus with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships, anticipate needs, and support customer satisfaction.
• Professionalism and integrity when representing MPW and interacting with employees, customers, and organizational leaders.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on identifying practical ways to improve processes, tools, efficiency, and operational results.
• A results‑driven, team‑oriented approach with the initiative, resilience, accountability, and adaptability to lead through changing conditions.

• Manage daily plant operations to support safe, efficient, high‑quality, and cost‑effective performance.
• Supervise Team Leads, Water Technicians, and assigned shifts while providing clear direction and operational support.
• Train, onboard, coach, and develop employees to strengthen team performance and operational capabilities.
• Monitor production output and reinforce established operating, quality, and performance standards.
• Use BI reports, WMC, Dashboards, Intelex, Phoenix, and other available tools to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage employee scheduling and staffing coverage to maintain appropriate resources for customer and production requirements.
• Support payroll activities and maintain accurate employee and operational documentation.
• Participate in recruiting, performance reviews, employee development, and disciplinary actions as required.
• Reinforce health, safety, environmental, and LMS requirements throughout daily operations.
• Support customer project scheduling and coordinate resources to meet changing operational demands.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to achieve production, customer service, safety, quality, and cost‑control objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, tools, and operating results.
• Adapt quickly to changing job conditions while maintaining safety, quality, and cost expectations.
• Exercise independent decision‑making authority within the established scope of responsibility.
• Respond to operational needs at various hours and days, including emergency situations requiring 24/7 availability.
• Maintain clear communication with employees, customers, and leadership across all organizational levels.
• Foster a respectful and collaborative work environment that supports teamwork and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant and customer operations.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of two years of mechanical experience; water purification experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to work effectively with operational reporting and business intelligence tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently, make sound operational decisions, adapt to changing conditions, and respond as needed during various hours and days of the week due to the emergency‑response nature of the business.