Region Operations Manager | Atlanta

Atlanta, United StatesFull-time

MTD USA is expanding its US team and we are looking for an intrinsically motivated individual to support our mission. Join the MTD team as a key figure in temporary water solutions!

Are you ready to make a splash in the world of events? At MTD, we specialize in delivering temporary water solutions for some of the most exciting and high-profile projects across the globe. As Region Operations Manager you are responsible from the day-to-day Operations in and from your region MTD USA has warehouses in Atlanta and Las Vegas. You report directly to our US Operations Director, and you’re in charge for the departments project management, field engineers, and warehouse team linked to your region

You are directly responsible for the projects which are linked to your region and you will take care of on time delivery. You divide the teams (project managers and field engineer teams) to ensure that the project teams have the right qualifications to do the job. You maintain close contact with the field engineers and project managers on the progress of the projects as well as progress in the warehouse. This role involves staff planning, developing warehouse staff, field engineers and project managers, team leadership, and, together with the Operations Director, ensuring that operations align with MTD’s global standards and client expectations.

Why are you the right candidate?
You bring experience in operations management, preferably within the events industry. You have project managed projects in fast paced environments before. Your personality makes you want to plan ahead and always have a Plan B scenario to your hands. You are easy in communicating with people with different backgrounds whether that is a sales person, client or warehouse employee. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and drives your teams towards operational excellence. You live by ‘Safety first, quality always’ and your personality drives you to take care of our staff.

Job content

Oversee day-to-day regional team operations, ensuring efficiency in workflow, logistics, and resource management;
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of project managers, field engineers, and warehouse staff;
Ensure we have sufficient, well-trained staff for the projects;
Working with the Fleet Manager to ensure we have enough equipment for the projects;
You are 24/7 responsible for our projects;
Is accountable that all projects, linked to the region, are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards;
Foster a culture of responsibility, teamwork and continuous improvement;
Work closely with project managers, the Operations Director and the Warehouse Manager to ensure proper planning, execution and completion of projects;
Identify areas for cost savings and operational efficiency;
Identify investments needed to improve project delivery.

What makes you the right candidate?

Strong leadership skills with experience managing remote teams in a fast-paced environment;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Strong problem-solving abilities;
Customer-, service- and result-oriented personality;
Knowledge of project management principles and best practices (e.g. PMP);
Stress-resistant and a flexible attitude;
Minimum of 5 years' work experience in similar positions;
Excellent command of the English language;
You can work on several projects simultaneously without any problem;
You are results-oriented and understand the target audience;
You are flexible and open to visiting projects.

Why work at MTD?

Working at MTD is much more than a job; it is collaborating on innovative water solutions that can make a difference. As an international specialist in temporary water infrastructures for drinking and wastewater, you will work together with a team of driven colleagues on meaningful projects.

Our respect for water is embedded in our DNA, and we are passionate about saving water and improving the water balance worldwide with our sustainability initiatives.

As a global market leader, we handle more than 1,500 events and projects every year. From world-famous festivals such as Tomorrowland and Sziget to essential facilities at natural disasters or refugee camps.

So whether you are helping on industrial projects, at expos, UN conferences, or at major sporting events like the Olympics and Formula 1, at MTD you will help build solutions that make a real impact.

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What do you get from us?

Salaried position;
20 vacation days;
Health Benefit package, including dental and vision option;
401K benefits;
Business travel allowance;
Development opportunities via (internal) training courses.

Interested?

Would you like to respond to this challenging position as Region Operations Manager | Atlanta? Then send your CV to [email protected] or respond using the form below and we might meet in Tilburg.

Do you have questions about a vacancy or would like more information? Then please contact Ton Brands, Corporate Recruiter, on +31 (0)65 18 71 487 or [email protected].