Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Operations Manager will be a strategic leader responsible for the comprehensive oversight and direction of all field operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of industrial service projects. This role involves developing and implementing operational strategies, managing multiple teams and projects, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement with an unwavering emphasis on safety.
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS- Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and unexpected situations.
- Business Acumen: Ability to understand and apply business principles in a strategic and effecitve manner.
- Problem Solving: Ability to identif, analyze, and resolve challenges effectively.
- Execution: Ability to translate plans and strategies into tangible results, getting things done effectively and efficiently.
- People Management: Ability to effectively manage employees, creating a positive work environment, fostering collaboration, and maximizing employee productivity.
- Needs Analysis: Ability to systematically and objectively assess a situation to identify gaps, requirements, and areas of opportunity.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Champion, develop, and embed a proactive safety culture throughout all levels of operations, ensuring safety is the top priority in all decisions and actions.
- Collaborate with EHS to develop, implement, and enforce robust safety policies, procedures, and best practices that comply with all regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Drive thorough incident investigation processes, ensuring timely reporting, effective corrective actions, and knowledge sharing to prevent recurrence.
- Establish key performance indicators, track metrics, analyze trends, and report performance to senior leadership. Implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Ensure all operational personnel receive appropriate safety training, certifications, and ongoing education to perform their duties safely and effectively.
- Develop and execute operational strategies that align with company goals, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
- Oversee the allocation and utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials across multiple projects to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Develop and manage operational budgets, control expenses, and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising safety or quality.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations. Address client concerns proactively.
- Oversee relationships with vendors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with company standards and project requirements.
- Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Operations Supervisors and field crews, fostering a high-performance, safety-conscious work environment.
- Conduct regular performance reviews for direct reports, setting clear objectives and providing constructive feedback.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Computer Skills :
Experience with Microsoft Office products and some ability to adapt to other computer software
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS- High school diploma or GED required.
- 7+ years' of experience in industrial services or a similar industry.
- 3+ years' of experience managing a team.
- OSHA 30-Hour and Hazwoper 40-Hour preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing at times. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 60 pounds. Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders. May occasionally deal with heights. Ability to wear Personal Equipment, including Respiratory Protection. Consists of both office setting and physical jobsite. Able to work in confined spaces when needed?
