Drops Operations Director – Telecom Installations Lead

AFL Telecommunications, LLC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match up to 4%

Professional development

Medical insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

AFL Telecommunications, LLC is seeking a Drops Operations Director to serve as the primary AFL liaison to customer directors and managers, balancing resources with customer requirements and ensuring project profitability. The role reports to the AFL Network Services area Vice President and may supervise Operations Managers and an administrative assistant.

Responsibilities include leading teams, reviewing schedules, monitoring installation costs, and maintaining subcontractor relationships while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree with significant management experience.
• Strong leadership and financial acumen for project oversight.
• Experience with manufacturing and telecommunication projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and OSHA regulations.
• Lead customer communications with directors and managers on project scope.
• Provide clear leadership and written/oral communication to teams.
• Plan workload, staffing, and budget allocations for projects.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and MSAs for financial balance.
• Oversee quality programs and review costs for profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Budgeting & Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

7+ years managerial experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

AFL Telecommunications, LLC is seeking a Drops Operations Director to serve as the primary AFL liaison to customer directors and managers, balancing resources with customer requirements and ensuring project profitability. The role reports to the AFL Network Services area Vice President and may supervise Operations Managers and an administrative assistant.

Responsibilities include leading teams, reviewing schedules, monitoring installation costs, and maintaining subcontractor relationships while