Lemna Environmental Technologies, Inc. (LET) has been a technology leader in small, municipal wastewater solutions with a secondary focus in select industrial applications since the early 1980’s. With a strong sales history, hundreds of installations across North America, and innovative technologies that meet or exceed customer requirements, LET is uniquely positioned for growth and broadening of our core product offering.

Lemna Environmental Technologies, Inc. of Vadnais Heights, MN is seeking an Operations Manager who will be responsible for leading project workflow, maximizing profitability, and be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our core business.

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

Candidate will lead the operations functions and actively manage operations team. Primary tasks include but are not limited to:

· Maintaining responsibility for all awarded project outcomes, including quality, budget, customer satisfaction, and overall timely completion.

· Overseeing and managing all field services activities, vendor production, internal warehousing, and internal overhead expenses.

· Managing project manager(s), providing task direction and overall guidance. Directly managing complex and high-risk projects.

· Setting and managing organizational KPIs and metrics.

· Generating, reviewing, and managing organizational 1-, 3-, and 10-year plans for operational strategy.

· Improving operational effectiveness by streamlining business work processes, procedures, and improving information transfer between internal departments.

· Managing the supply chain and negotiating vendor contracts, ensuring quality, cost management, and timely supply of critical items.

This individual will be a key contributor to the organization and coordinate project and operational activities across departments. They will be responsible for managing workload and schedules within operations. They will also oversee internal projects related to enhancement of the overall improvements and deliverables tied to company goals with direction from the CEO.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in related field.
• Experience in wastewater treatment, water treatment, or environmental industry preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to comprehend detailed drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in data and document management.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing capital projects from design through construction and commissioning.
• Proven ability to initiate and direct organizational improvements.
• Experience managing project budgets and maintaining and improving margins through change orders.
• Strong understanding of customers and ability to implement tactics to improve customer satisfaction.

Benefits:

· Medical benefits, including dental

· Insurance benefits, including life insurance

· Retirement benefits, including company matching

· Paid holidays, sick, and personal leave