Operations Manager

NPK International Inc.; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NPK International Inc. in Towanda, PA is seeking an Operations Manager to lead all site operations, safety, finance, compliance and personnel functions for the location.

You will supervise field operations, admin staff, and crews to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable execution while delivering exceptional customer service. The role demands strong leadership, budgeting experience, and hands-on oversight of daily planning, supplier relations, and equipment maintenance to meet revenue targets

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Progressive leadership experience in operations, industrial services, construction, environmental services, or related industries.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and P&L responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
• Strong customer service, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all site operations, including personnel and activities.
• Maintain accountability for site performance, profitability, and inventory.
• Lead workforce planning: recruiting, onboarding, performance management, development.
• Partner with HSE to evaluate and maintain SOPs.
• Manage site P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, revenue targets.
• Oversee daily forecasting and resource planning.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships and manage expectations.
• Approve purchase orders within authorization limits.
• Ensure equipment, vehicles, and assets are properly maintained.
• Maintain inventory levels and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & P&L

Operations management

Workforce planning

Safety & compliance

Customer service

People development

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience

Job description

US:PA:Towanda | Operations | Fulltime Regular

Posted a week ago

Description

Operations - Management

NPK International inc. (NYSE: NPKI) is the only site access solutions partner to manufacture and rent industry-leading sustainable composite matting , along with a full suite of services including planning, logistics, and remediation - so you can protect your people, the environment, and your bottom line.

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading all operational, safety, financial, compliance, and personnel functions for an assigned site location. This role oversees field operations, administrative staff, and crews to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable execution of work while delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee all site operations, including field personnel, administrative staff, and operational activities.
• Maintain accountability for site performance, including profitability, inventory management, operational planning, execution, safety, and personnel management.
• Lead workforce planning efforts, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, employee development, and succession planning.
• Partner with the HSE team to evaluate, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage the site P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, expense management, and achievement of revenue targets.
• Oversee daily forecasting and resource planning.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships and manage project expectations.
• Approve purchase orders within established authorization limits.
• Ensure equipment, vehicles, and assets are properly maintained.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain a safe, organized, and compliant facility.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Progressive leadership experience in operations, industrial services, construction, environmental services, or related industries.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and P&L responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, employee development, and team management skills.
• Experience with workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
• Strong customer service, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

WHY JOIN NPK?

One of NPK’s Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality, and that commitment starts with YOU! NPK is where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. Here at NPK, we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the best talent while providing an environment where our employees can grow professionally and personally.

Work Location:US.PA.Towanda.19893 Route 187

Working Environment: On-Site

Operations - Management

NPK International inc. (NYSE: NPKI) is the only site access solutions partner to manufacture and rent industry-leading sustainable composite matting , along with a full suite of services including planning, logistics, and remediation - so you can protect your people, the environment, and your bottom line.

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading all operational, safety, financial, compliance, and personnel functions for an assigned site location. This role oversees field operations, administrative staff, and crews to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable execution of work while delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee all site operations, including field personnel, administrative staff, and operational activities.
• Maintain accountability for site performance, including profitability, inventory management, operational planning, execution, safety, and personnel management.
• Lead workforce planning efforts, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, employee development, and succession planning.
• Partner with the HSE team to evaluate, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage the site P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, expense management, and achievement of revenue targets.
• Oversee daily forecasting and resource planning.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships and manage project expectations.
• Approve purchase orders within established authorization limits.
• Ensure equipment, vehicles, and assets are properly maintained.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain a safe, organized, and compliant facility.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Progressive leadership experience in operations, industrial services, construction, environmental services, or related industries.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and P&L responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, employee development, and team management skills.
• Experience with workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
• Strong customer service, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

WHY JOIN NPK?

One of NPK’s Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality, and that commitment starts with YOU! NPK is where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. Here at NPK, we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the best talent while providing an environment where our employees can grow professionally and personally.

WHAT WE VALUE

At NPK, our values, safety, integrity, accountability, respect, and excellence are more than words - they are non-negotiable fundamentals that define what is important to us. They are the foundation for our purpose.

Our Purpose encapsulates how our values work together to drive our decision-making, actions, and behaviors. They help us create meaningful relationships with each other, our clients, and partners. Every day, we strive to live these values and fulfill our purpose, building a culture that reflects who we are and where we're headed.

P - People Focused - First in every action

U - United - Different voices make us stronger together

R - Reliable - Unwavering in our quality and service

P - Passionate - Energy and excitement is our fuel

O - Optimistic - Any moment is a chance to shine

S - Sincere - Authenticity starts with vulnerability

E - Enterprising - Agility is the key to opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer.

NPK and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military service/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

For more information on Equal Employment Opportunity, please click here .

NPK International, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applications with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Manager, HR Governance & Compliance at [e-mail]