<div>The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.</div>The Operations Manager will work directly with the plant lead team, regional support personnel, and upper levels of management to ensure company objectives are met, while providing leadership and direction to line supervision and Area Managers. Operations Manager shall ensure the execution of Enviva’s Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS). This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.  Responsibilities <ul><li>Primary responsibility and ownership for maintaining a safe work environment that meets all Enviva, OSHA, local, state, and federal requirements. </li></ul><ul><li>Plan, organize, and optimize the day-to-day operations. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop a sustaining culture of Operational Excellence by executing Enviva’s OEMS </li></ul><ul><li>Partner with Human Capital Team in identifying, recruiting, managing, and developing line leaders, area managers, and non-exempt employees. </li></ul><ul><li>Provide continuous coaching, mentoring, and training for direct reports, and ensure all plant associates are properly trained. </li></ul><ul><li>Build and leverage leadership competence and capability and continuously improve Key Performance Indices  </li></ul><ul><li>Assist in the preparation of plant annual budget and monthly production &amp; spending forecast. </li></ul><ul><li>Drive profitability of the plant by maximizing asset capacity and controlling costs, while appropriately managing risks, and maintaining current quality standards. </li></ul><ul><li>Review and analyze data to track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets. </li></ul><ul><li>Allocate resources effectively and fully utilizes assets to produce optimal results. </li></ul><ul><li>Implements strategies in alignment with company objectives while providing a clear sense of direction, focus, and personal accountability for the team. </li></ul> Required Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant discipline. </li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 5+ years of progressive Operations management experience in manufacturing. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience managing operations in a 24/7 business. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources). </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory control, and stewardship processes </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to lead in a highly fluid environment and through rapid change. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Previous experience managing a 24/7 operation in wood products industry </li></ul><ul><li>Previous experience managing continuous process manufacturing </li></ul><ul><li>Previous experience managing operations teams &gt;/= 80 employees </li></ul>Working Conditions <ul><li>Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees. </li></ul><ul><li>Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment. </li></ul><ul><li>Able to work “off-shift” hours or weekends as required </li></ul>Physical Requirements <ul><li>Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day. </li></ul><ul><li>Able to ascend/descend ladders and stairs </li></ul><ul><li>Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery. </li></ul><ul><li>Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. </li></ul> <div>This position is not eligible for visa support.EEO Statement Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.</div>

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<div id="ember57" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description">Enviva is the world&rsquo;s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. We manufacture our wood pellets using sustainable practices while maintaining and improving the health of our forests and reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis around the world. Our wood pellets are exported through our deep-water marine terminals to customers in the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, and beyond, helping to accelerate the energy transition and de-fossilize hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, lime, chemicals, and aviation fuels. Enviva operates plants and ports in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, with corporate offices in four countries, employing more than 1,300 people around the globe. Together, we are dedicated to building a renewable energy future for generations to come. Enviva&rsquo;s mission is to displace fossil fuels, grow more trees, and fight climate change.</div>
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