Operations Manager

Everon; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everon in Renton, WA is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the service delivery process from customer call to billing. You will manage the Operations Department and coordinate with Dispatch, Service, Install, Contracts, and Monitoring teams.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree, 5+ years in the field, and a strong knowledge of sprinkler systems. Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning are essential, along with willingness to travel as required.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Strong understanding of Sprinkler Systems
• Excellent time management, planning, and forward-thinking skills
• Be self-motivated with professional attitude and appearance
• Possess exceptional communication and listening skills
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices

Responsibilities

• Manage systems delivery from order receipt to project completion.
• Lead Construction, Engineering and Project Managers for the Operations Department.
• Review financial statements and data; use to improve profitability and budgets.
• Lead billing and costing meetings for all projects; control inventory.
• Improve processes and policies to maximize output and compliance.
• Supervise staff; delegate tasks and establish work schedules.
• Coordinate with employee and subcontractors to ensure timely, cost-effective installation and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Team building

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Company Overview:

At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference – for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect. When you’re a part of Everon, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of that difference every day. With more than 100 locations, a deep national presence, and comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services, our employees are always poised for career advancement and growth. For more information, visitwww.everonsolutions.comor follow us onLinkedIn.

Customer Service Focus:

• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service to both internal and external customers

• Requires communication and coordination with other departments to resolve customer complaints or inquiries.

• Promptly resolves questions and problems related to assigned areas raised by customers.

• Excellent communication skills, respect and courtesy both internally and externally.

• Builds and maintains business relationships with clients by providing prompt and accurate services so as to promote customer loyalty.

Team Participation:

• Leads supports and contributes to branch wide initiatives.

• Serves as an advocate for and representative of the company’s goals and philosophies, operation, interests and position.

• Serves on branch teams as appropriated or requested.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

• Manage systems delivery process from order receipt to project completion.

• Manage the Construction, Engineering and Project Managers for the Operations Department

• Review financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Prepare and control operational budgets.(cont.)

• Lead billing and costing meetings for all projects. Control inventory. Plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company

• Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.

• Establish organizational structures. Delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance.

• Coordinate and monitor the work of employee, subcontractors to ensure professional, timely and cost effective installation and delivery process. Monitor performance and implement improvements. Ensure quality of products. Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity.

• Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as efficient maintenance of project paperwork to include contracts, revisions, estimates, work drawing and specifications. Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.

• Sales - Plan and support sales and marketing activities

• Strategic Input and Liaison with top management. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operation plans.

• Leadership role in developing, implementing and measuring standard work in our installation and service businesses.

• Manage and direct the daily operations of the Operations Department, including Dispatch, Service, Install, Contracts, and Monitoring

• Owns complete service delivery process from customer call, through technician performance and billing.

• Owns complete project delivery process from point of signed sales order, through technician/sub-contractor, installation and customer sign-off and billing.

• Manage assigned personnel including hiring, development, productivity, employee satisfaction and disciplinary responsibility.

• Responsible for expanding customer base to grow department revenues.

• Responsible for managing and growing Service agreement base.

• Works with the legal department to ensure full compliance with company contract requirements.

• Engage in regular communications with sales, customers and vendors to ensure total customer satisfaction.

Education/Experience:

• Experience with employee relations, talent management/engagement, and leadership development is strongly desired.

• Must demonstrate ability to work with and influence peers and upper management.

• 4 year degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.

• 5+ years of industry experience

• Strong understanding of Sprinkler Systems

• Superior management skills

• Excellent time management, planning, and forward-thinking skills.

• Be self-motivated and have a professional attitude and appearance

• Possess exceptional communication and listening skills.

• Possess excellent team building, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

• Possess exceptional decision making skills.

• Fire Life safety knowledge in project planning and administration

• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management

• Knowledge of business and management principles and practice

• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices

• Knowledge of human resource principles and practices

• Knowledge of project management principles and practices

• Information technology skills

• Key Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Planning and organizing

• Decision-making

• Communication skills

• Persuasiveness

• Influencing and leading

• Delegation

• Team work

• Negotiation

• Conflict management

• Adaptability

• Other:

• Valid driver’s license with clear driving record

• Ability to work a full time schedule

• Available for travel, which may include nights and weekends to accommodate customer’s schedule

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