CIMO Compagnie industrielle de Monthey SA

Monthey

Operational Manager of the WWTP

  • 10 September 2026
  • 100%
  • Permanent position
  • Monthey

Job summary

Join our team as the operational manager of the wastewater treatment plant. Be part of a collaborative environment focused on success and innovation.

Tasks

  • Ensure optimal management of operations and compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborate with production teams to plan and ensure reliability.
  • Implement and monitor key performance indicators for operations.

Skills

  • Engineering degree or equivalent experience in industrial water treatment.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills with partners.
  • Ability to create a trusting and cooperative work atmosphere.

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About the job

Operational Manager of the WWTP

As the operational manager of the wastewater treatment plant, you are at the heart of the value creation process. You contribute, together with other production colleagues, to the success of CIMO by treating the wastewater from the chemical site and the municipality of Monthey and processing the produced sludge, achieving the best from the facilities, individuals, and other company functions.

  • Optimally ensure the management of operations and that the operation of water and sludge treatment facilities complies with safety and environmental requirements
  • Ensure proper planning of operations and its reliability in collaboration with the production team and support services
  • Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operations
  • Ensure the establishment and monitoring of the operational team’s competencies
  • Keep operational documentation up to date
  • Act as the interface with various internal and external partners
  • Implement continuous improvement plans and corrective measures in case of deviations
  • A degree in engineering (ETH or University of Applied Sciences) or equivalent training
  • Proven experience in an industrial environment in the field of water treatment
  • An open personality towards change and innovation, capable of taking initiatives and adapting to an evolving context
  • Good communication and negotiation skills with our various partners
  • Ability to overcome operational challenges, being action-, results-, and continuous improvement-oriented
  • Ability to organise resources, prioritise, and make pragmatic decisions
  • Ability to create a climate of trust, cooperation, and respect for diversity
  • Ability to give meaning, unite around a collective project, and mobilise teams
  • A strong corporate culture based on collaboration, trust, and respect
  • A cutting-edge technological environment within an SME rooted in the regional economic fabric
  • Real opportunities for professional development, with continuous training as a strategic pillar
  • Attractive conditions, including advantageous social benefits and flexibility promoting work-life balance
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