Operations Manager

Lonestar Electric Supply; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and vision保险

401(k) Retirement Plan and Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lonestar Electric Supply is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support the President in day-to-day operations. The role requires taking on tasks with minimal instruction while keeping the big picture in view and collaborating with leadership and partners to identify improvements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical supply distribution, organizational effectiveness, and operations management, with the ability to drive efficiency and profitability across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of business experience, preferably in electrical supply distribution.
• Strong knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management.
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Experience with project management and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Long-term planning to create initiatives that support the company’s goals.
• Coordinate different teams to foster cross-team learning.
• Work with cross functions to shift priorities and projects as needed.
• Assess departmental budgets to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
• Inspire and motivate employees to perform at their best.
• Identify friction points and suggest solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue.
• Analyze market changes to expand or shift the business direction.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

IT skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

College degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Lonestar Electric Supply is a dynamic and rapidly growing organization in the field of electrical distribution. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to support the President in all daily operations of the business. The ideal candidate will be able to take quick, on-the-job instruction to complete tasks at hand. An Operations Manager is responsible for helping keep track of the big picture and working with leadership and partners to identify potential areas of improvement.

Responsibilities

• Long-term planning to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goals.


• Coordinating different teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities.


• Effectively work with Cross Functions of the organization.


• Assessing and analyzing departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.


• Inspiring and motivating employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives.


• Communicating with senior leadership to shift company priorities and projects.


• Identifying potential points of friction or problems and working to suggest solutions in order to maximize efficiency and revenue.


• Identifying opportunities to expand or shift course to take advantage of changes in the market.


• Other tasks as requested by the President

Requirements

• College degree


• 10+ years business experience


• Electrical Supply Distribution Industry experience


• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management


• Knowledge of business and management principles and practices


• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices


• Knowledge of project management principles and practices


• Information technology skills

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.


• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.


• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.


• May be asked to occasionally operate in areas with moving mechanical parts and in warehouse conditions that are not always climate controlled and may include, heat and humidity. When working in the warehouse, noise level may be loud at times.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match


• Paid Time Off


• Specified Holiday Pay

Disclaimer

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.