Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general direction and is responsible for the following functions: Production, Project Management, Facilities Maintenance, and Equipment Procurement. Includes development and implementation of policies and programs, hands-on help, monitoring operational activity, and accountable for compliance issues.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops company strategies and programs by examining strengths and weaknesses and recommending courses of action to increase productivity to meet the company's short and long-range goals. Provides input into other team members' strategies/programs.
• Monitors overall successes of programs and operational activities as they relate to strategies. Monitors overall compliance against government regulations. Recommends and implements changes and corrective actions.
• Works directly with Controller to make sound business decisions.
• Monitors compliance issues for facilities and safety. Acts as liaison to external compliance representatives.
• Ensures facilities are maintained. Orders repairs as needed. Contracts with outside services as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of current applicable regulations and competitive activities and programs.
• Responsible for assigned budget area. Provides input to annual budget, monitors performance against fiscal plans, and take corrective actions as needed.

• Provides leadership and direct supervision to Production, Engineering, Project Management, Maintenance, Business Development and Estimating. Makes decisions regarding hiring, salary recommendations, development, discipline, and termination. Provides leadership across teams and all levels of employees.

• Develops relationships with outside vendors and agencies to foster better business relationships and practices.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires the ability to read and write well enough to develop proposals, policies, and procedures as well as prepare reports and employee communications. Includes a working knowledge of business operations and complex business terminology. This level of educational development is normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in business.
• Hazardous Waste knowledge a plus. If not, training will be provided.
• Requires a thorough understanding of employment/OSHA regulations. Requires a working knowledge of supply chain management. Requires an in-depth understanding of company strategy, policies, procedures and practices to assume a complex variety of administrative and compliance details, such as policy development, program design, program monitoring, and to counsel and advise employees. Includes the ability to recruit, select, develop and motivate staff. This is normally acquired through 10 years of related business.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and employment law.

Preferred Skills

• Less than 10% domestic travel.
• Requires the ability to establish and cultivate internal and external relationships with all levels of personnel and community organizations.
• Requires the analytical ability necessary to handle complex administrative details such as developing and monitoring budgets, analyzing results of programs, monitoring company compliance, preparing special reports and anticipating the administrative needs of the company.
• Requires the ability to work efficiently and timely with a variety of tasks.