Location Manager

Austin Powder is seeking to hire a full-time Location Manager to manage location assets and personnel to meet established location goals and strategies in support of the regional strategic plan. This is a salaried exempt position. This position manages a team of 5 to 30 direct reports based on location and project status. Do you like working in office, garage, and job site environments? Do you like working in all environments with exposure to dust, noise, oils, grease, and other debris? Do you like to use your hands to operate controls and work with tools? Are you a leader? If so, read on!

This Location Manager position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), a flexible spending account, life insurance, AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP). If this management position sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT AUSTIN POWDER

Austin Powder manufactures a full line of industrial explosives and provides blasting services to customers in the quarrying, mining, construction, and oil and gas industries -- all for the purpose of providing aggregate, energy, and mineral products to consumers.

Our values of commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the power of family are the very bedrock upon which our company's culture is built. We truly value our team which is why we offer competitive opportunities for career growth and advancement.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LOCATION MANAGER

As a Location Manager, you manage location operations in support of company and business unit goals and strategies. Keeping operations running smoothly, you accurately complete all necessary documents as well as order, maintain, and inventory appropriate products, supplies, vehicles, and equipment. In order to control operational costs and maximize equipment availability, you conduct timely inspection and maintenance of all location assets. By maximizing the utilization of equipment, you are able to successfully meet all agreed upon customer requirements and operating budgets. You communicate customer and community concerns to appropriate company personnel.

You assist in establishing staffing requirements for your location as well as screening, interviewing, and recommending candidates for hire. To assist your staff in their success, you ensure that they have the appropriate training and certification. You also give them clear direction and performance standards to guide them in their work. Your excellent leadership skills assist you in coaching your team to safely fulfill expected duties and responsibilities.

You develop and maintain a Safety Improvement Plan for your location and engage all employees in its execution. By setting expectations linked to safety goals, you encourage your team to take personal responsibility for safety. You conduct all required safety, task, and health training. Performing workplace inspections and observations, you are able to identify and control hazards as well as ensure compliance. When accidents occur, you participate in the investigation to determine the cause and corrective action. Your exceptional leadership and organizational skills make it easy for you to ensure the success of your location.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education OR a combination of equivalent education and work experience
• Previous experience in the explosive industry preferred
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Previous budgetary responsibility and office experience (paperwork, filing, scheduling)
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work flexible work hours based on business needs and staffing demands
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and Inventory Management software
• Equipment/vehicle knowledge and operational skills including maintenance