Area Operations Manager

Apache Industrial Services, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Industrial Services, Inc. in the United States seeks an Area Manager to lead operations in the designated area with a strong focus on safety, ethics, quality, and customer care. You will partner with senior leadership to implement strategy and drive performance across projects.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, staffing, cost controls, and delivering regular performance reports while upholding company policies and supporting team development on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, construction, engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years leadership experience in industrial construction/maintenance.
• Strong communication, strategic planning, and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees operations in designated area with focus on safety and ethics.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to align area goals with company strategy.
• Manages area budget, staffing, and performance reporting to executives.
• Drives continuous improvement, implements new processes and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical/problem-solving

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction, Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Area Manager plans, leads, and oversees all aspects of operations activities in the designated area with an unwavering commitment to safety, ethics, quality, people leadership and customer care.

Essential Functions

Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on area/division operations. Implements and communicates the strategic direction of the organization within the designated area/division. Drives exceptional safety performance in the area/division through visible, transparent leadership on work sites. Collaborates with other areas/divisions and groups to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives. Leads by example. Always represents Apache favorably. Conducts business in a professional and ethical manner at all times. Upholds all company and customer policies, procedures and guidelines and holds others accountable for doing the same. Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials. Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, and facilities are in line with the organizations business plan and vision. Communicates and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution. Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for the designated area/division. Establishes and manages the area/division’s budget. Presents regular performance reports and metrics to the senior leadership team. Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies, industry best practices and trends in operations management. Provides excellent people leadership including delivering constructive and timely feedback on performance, handling disciplinary issues in accordance with company policy and supporting team member development for the betterment of the team member and Apache. Represents Apache in industry-recognized organizations, conferences, and events as an active participant and/or in a leadership role. Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction, Engineering, or another industry-related field preferred. 5-7 years of leadership experience within the industrial construction/maintenance business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry. Established industry network and regular participation/leadership in industry recognized organizations. Demonstrated success in creating and articulating complex strategies and plans to both senior management and peers. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and influence others positively. Proven ability to drive strategic direction. Executive presence, one who possesses the depth of experience to comfortably interact with senior leaders within the company while remaining accessible to everyone. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. An enterprise-wide thinker, with a lens on how decisions made within one site or unit may affect others across the business. Driven self-starter with a strong attention to detail and ability to operate autonomously.

For over thirty years, Apache Industrial Services has met the needs of the petrochemical, industrial and energy sectors by providing superior quality, service and long-term value to our customers. Through our commitment to excellence in our work, a purposeful culture of safety, and the dedication and leadership of our expert craftsmen, Apache is a company that is doing it right. With strategic office locations throughout the US and Canada, we are able to provide efficient and reliable services to our wide variety of customers.

At the core of Apache is a belief system that we refer to as #ApachePride. This belief permeates everything we do and from the CEO to the new hire employee that started yesterday; We all understand that the success of our business relies heavily on our hard-working men and women in the field.

Equal Opportunity: Apache Industrial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.