Operations Manager

Accelerate Talent Group; Nichols (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerate Talent Group in Springfield, MO seeks an Operations Manager to lead fabrication and industrial construction operations. You will develop schedules, means/methods, and cost controls while coordinating with project teams and safety personnel.

You will mentor site supervisors, manage field crews, and ensure on-time delivery, quality plans, and compliance with safety standards. Travel up to 40% for site visits and client meetings; stainless steel fabrication experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player who can collaborate across the company.
• Strong verbal communication and negotiation skills are required.
• Must have technical skills and ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Proficient with Windows, Word, Excel, AutoCAD, and Project software.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and cost analysis to support operational objectives and bids.
• Develop project schedules, means/methods, and lift/shipping plans.
• Lead field crews and mentor site supervisors for safety and performance.
• Oversee tool, equipment, and material planning for job sites.
• Coordinate QA/QC with quality plans and testing for field projects.
• Travel with short notice to support sales and project needs (0-40%).
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and ASME code paperwork where required.

Skills

Team player

Verbal communication

Negotiation skills

Adaptability

Leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Microsoft Project

Windows

Job description

Position Title: Operations Manager Salary: $85,000-$110,000/year

An Operations Manager opportunity in Springfield, MO is available through Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Estimating - As assigned, provide research, cost basis and analysis to support operational objectives - Assist and provide support to estimating on means, methods, sequences, schedule, material breakdowns, rentals and field hours
• Assist in labor hour take-offs, equipment sizing, safety processes and pre-bid quotations for specialty fabricated items
• Sales- As assigned participate on Pre-bid job site visits
• Review pre-bid or pre-contract job site safety requirements
• Travel and assist Sales with operational support when closing contracts
• Travel and assist Sales when faced with imposing customers
• Understand the customers and how the teams can foster a professional relationship
• Mentor the site supervisors in customer, subcontractor, and vender relationships
• Tool Depot- Support research and development of safe work tools and equipment
• Provide planning, logistics, processes, and communication efforts to support Operational Objectives
• Develop job specific tool lists and understand the cost associated with them
• Develop internal and external material logistic plans
• Develop and oversee execution of tool, material and equipment loads to job site
• Communicate tools and equipment deficiencies and gather data to support capital purchase to support the business
• Lead field crews through tool repair, maintenance, tagging and reporting
• Develop and enforce tools and equipment treatment and accountability to the field crews
• Analyze buy lists with tool depot to develop alternative methods when capacity is driving costs on buy lists
• Safety- Directly integrated into the Adaptive Safety Program and responsible for teaching, enforcement, and discipline
• Review site conditions prior to mobilization to develop a safe work plan and communicate to the site crews (confined space, fire/hole watch, elevated work)
• Assist in all safety related incidents, accidents, root cause, near miss, discipline or otherwise safety reporting
• Collaborate with Safety Manager and/or Safety Consultants to provide safe works solutions for new or undefined conditions; support Safety Manager with corrective measures to Safety Objectives
• Ensure all employees have current and appropriate training for operations they intend to perform
• Be an objective and decisive stakeholder in all aspects of safe work, corrective measures, discipline, and workplace culture
• Operations- Develop both short- and long-term project specific schedules
• Develop project specific means/methods, sequence of erection, lift plans and shipping plans
• Develop project specific labor breakdowns for performance reporting
• Organize and maintain appropriate weld procedures and ensure their crew has the relative welder certifications for the specific job
• Organize appropriate code paperwork, travelers and arrange for inspections for ASME code work
• Dispatch field crews that have the skills to meet the project scope, schedule and estimate
• Teach, mentor and train field supervisors to ensure they have the skills and abilities to be successful
• Direct authority over the field supervisors and their crew; daily calls to stay aligned with progress, schedule, quality and troubleshooting are expected
• Indirect authority over field engineers as assigned by job; have a rapport with Field Engineers to work as a team with field crews
• Support QA/QC in developing, executing quality plans and testing plans for field projects
• Develop and organize Job Site Layouts & Execution Plans
• Collaborate with Project Management to justify an amended plan with an internal change order
• Work with and carry out Project Management directives related to scope, schedule and costs
• Communicate to both Director & Project Management regarding, safety, progress, critical lifts, customer impacts, subcontractor impacts or otherwise complex issues at the job site
• Site visits as needed to kick-off projects, final completion, critical lifts, behavior, performance, schedule or safety events to ensure a project and crew success
• Engage with and support other departments (procurement, engineering, accounting, payroll) to support project and company objectives
• Provide communications through meeting notes, reminders, calendars to maintain operational objectives and efficiencies
• Proactive and critical thinking to avoid operational impacts; study, analyze and 'play out' operational milestones to predict operational challenges; inform the team to collaborate and overcome
• Engage with Engineering to support the success of projects Business/Management - Participate in GGOB weekly huddles and present information as assigned - Collaborate with Project Managers (monthly) on Job Analysis Process for P'L Management - Participate in business planning efforts as it relates to the safety program, tools, equipment - Enforce and discipline company policies and procedures - Travel with short notice, short term – approximately 0-40%

Qualifications for Operations Manager:

• Must be a team player willing to guide the members to work together as well as work with all employees in the company to provide the most accurate and timely information for external and internal customers
• Must have excellent verbal, communication, and negotiating skills
• Must have strong technical skills and ability to adapt
• Must have applicable computer skills with knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, Excel, and Microsoft Project, must be willing to improve computer skills as needed
• Must be flexible and willing to learn new duties as they arise and recognize the need for additional effort to reach an objective
• Must be available to our customers on an extended basis as related to emergencies of safety
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment while still producing accurate work
• Must provide the people skills to work with many different personalities in a positive, collaborative and productive manner.
• Must provide a positive company attitude
• 6-10 years of stainless steel fabrication, industrial construction experience and 3-5 years of labor management
• Must be able to read documents and computer screen
• Must be able to communicate with team members and management and listen to equipment
• Must be able to move about the production or job site areas by stepping over and/or bending under objects; and the ability to stand up to 1 hour
• Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up items from the floor
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds with or without reasonable assistance
• Must be able to grasp and use equipment and tools