EchoStar

Operations Manager

EchoStar$83K — $119K *
Macon, GA 31204In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred with 2 years of management experience or equivalent
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Competency in developing and mentoring teams
  • Ability to interpret safety regulations and technical documents
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Physical capability to perform tasks including lifting 75 pounds
  • Willingness to work flexible hours over 45 per week.

Responsibilities

  • Direct employee activities to meet performance metrics like CSAT and productivity
  • Review financial data for cost reduction and improvement opportunities
  • Align departmental goals with EchoStar's mission
  • Lead and mentor Field Service Managers and Technicians
  • Ensure staff are trained on new technologies and safety protocols
  • Maintain fleet operations and equipment availability
  • Oversee the facility's safety compliance and sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

  • Versatile health perks including flexible spending accounts and HSA
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible time away plan
Full Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities

The EchoStar Operations Manager is responsible for the overall success of a specific business office or facility. You oversee a complex operation that includes fleet management, inventory control, and a large team of Field Service Managers and Technicians. Your goal is to drive high-quality installations and repairs while maintaining strict safety and budgetary standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Direct all employee activity to achieve key performance goals, including CSAT (Customer Satisfaction), "First Time Right" metrics, and technician productivity
  • Review financial statements, sales reports, and activity data to identify areas for cost reduction or program improvement
  • Implement departmental policies and goals in alignment with EchoStar's broader mission to "reimagine the future of connectivity"
  • You don't just manage technicians; you lead the managers who lead the technicians; you are responsible for hiring, mentoring, and evaluating Field Service Managers
  • Ensure all staff are up-to-date on changing technologies (Satellite, 5G, Smart Home) and safety protocols
  • Foster an inclusive, high-energy work environment that balances a "Mission First" mindset with employee empathy
  • Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of a large fleet of company vehicles
  • Manage the movement of goods (dishes, routers, cables) into and out of the facility to ensure 100% equipment availability for daily routes
  • Maintain the physical site, including safety compliance and environmental sustainability programs

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university strongly preferred and 2 years management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong leader with management experience


Skills and Qualifications:
  • A strong competency in leading, developing, mentoring, and coaching
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to obtain an elevated understanding of processes, procedures, and responsibilities performed by direct reports
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence
  • Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, work in small spaces and/or in all climates, and safely operate a motor vehicle
  • Ability to climb a 40 Ft. ladder safely; employee, including any tools or equipment that is carried, must be able to remain within the weight requirements of either the 300-pound ladder or the 375-pound ladder (the fall protection equipment capacity is 310 pounds and the tools are 40 pounds)
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including 45+ hours a week, including weekends


Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/Year
Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Corporation is a global provider of satellite communication solutions and Internet services through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. The company designs, develops, and distributes video delivery products, broadband satellite technologies, and managed network services for enterprise customers.
Learn more about EchoStar
Size
2,500 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$40.1 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+1.9%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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