OPERATIONS MANAGER
The Helmsman Group LLC
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Job summary
The Helmsman Group LLC is seeking an Operations Manager focused on Operations Strategy & Planning. This role develops, implements, and monitors operational strategies to support organizational goals and translates strategic objectives into actionable plans across cross-functional teams.
You will analyze performance, forecast requirements, optimize resources, and lead initiatives to improve efficiency, service quality, and cost effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
- Experience in developing and executing operational plans and strategies.
- Strong analytical and leadership capabilities.
- Advanced Excel skills and analytics experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with goals.
- Translate strategy into actionable plans and targets.
- Develop short- and long-term operational plans.
- Analyze volumes to determine capacity and resources.
- Develop workforce and resource plans to meet demand.
- Monitor performance against budgets and KPIs.
- Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Create dashboards and performance metrics.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and planning sessions.
- Prepare strategic recommendations for senior management.
- Collaborate with departments to align plans.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma.
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Job description
Job Title: Operations Manager
Job Type: (Remote)
The Operations Manager — Operations Strategy & Planning is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring operational strategies and plans that support organizational goals. This position analyzes business performance, forecasts operational requirements, optimizes resources, and leads initiatives designed to improve efficiency, productivity, service quality, and cost effectiveness.
The Operations Manager works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans and measurable results.
Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with organizational goals and business objectives.
Translate corporate strategy into actionable operational plans, initiatives, and performance targets.
Develop short-term and long-term operational plans based on business needs, market conditions, and organizational priorities.
Analyze current and projected business volumes to determine operational capacity and resource requirements.
Develop workforce, capacity, staffing, and resource plans to support business demand.
Monitor operational performance against established goals, budgets, KPIs, and service-level targets.
Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop and maintain operational dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance service delivery.
Lead strategic operational improvement and transformation initiatives.
Conduct scenario planning and business impact analysis to support operational decision-making.
Develop contingency and business continuity plans for operational risks and changing business conditions.
Partner with Finance to develop operational budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.
Monitor operating expenses and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Coordinate resource allocation across teams, departments, and business functions.
Establish operational standards, processes, procedures, and performance expectations.
Identify process gaps and lead initiatives to standardize and improve workflows.
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, HR, IT, Supply Chain, and other departments to align operational plans.
Lead cross-functional meetings and strategic planning sessions.
Prepare operational performance reports and strategic recommendations for senior management.
Monitor industry trends, customer requirements, and business conditions that may affect operations.
Evaluate new technologies, tools, and processes that can improve operational performance.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational scorecards.
Manage operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure operational activities comply with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
Mentor and develop operations team members and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
5–8 years of experience in operations management, strategic planning, business operations, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing operational plans and strategies.
Strong knowledge of operational planning, resource management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and operational improvement projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with reporting and analytics tools.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment.
MBA or master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other relevant professional certification.
Experience with strategic planning and business transformation.
Experience with ERP, workforce management, or enterprise operations systems.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools.
Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and cost management.
Experience developing operational models, forecasts, and capacity plans.
Experience managing large-scale or multi-department operational initiatives.
Operations Strategy
Operational Planning
Business Strategy
Capacity Planning
Workforce Planning
Resource Allocation
Performance Management
KPI Development
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cost Optimization
Process Improvement
Business Transformation
Scenario Planning
Risk Management
Business Continuity Planning
Data Analysis
Business Intelligence
Strategic Planning
Cross-Functional Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate organizational strategy into practical operational plans and measurable objectives.
Operational Planning: Ability to forecast demand, plan resources, and develop sustainable operating models.
Leadership: Ability to lead teams and cross-functional initiatives toward common operational goals.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to use operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Financial Acumen: Ability to understand budgets, operating costs, forecasts, and financial impacts of operational decisions.
Continuous Improvement: Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements that increase productivity and reduce costs.
Risk Management: Ability to anticipate operational risks and develop appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
Communication: Ability to present strategic plans, operational results, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders.
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