Operations Manager

Fujitec America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fujitec America, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee all operations processes, employees, and projects. This role requires independent judgment on significant matters and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

You will plan installations and modernizations, coordinate service, maintain budgets, review bids, and lead a team of technicians. Regular field visits and close collaboration with contractors and internal departments are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years in industry experience.
• Requires a valid driver"s license, a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report and forklift certification.
• Local Travel Expectations 15% or more.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and prioritize elevator installations and modernizations, service/repairs and labor needs.
• Utilize project management software and scheduling tools.
• Manage staff schedules; review and approve payroll.
• Monitor vehicle usage and assignments.
• Review bids; provide technical input on labor and material costs.
• Coordinate permits, changes, and contract approvals.
• Maintain familiarity with SOPs and products; liaise with factory and suppliers.
• Communicate with field staff; conduct weekly visits to monitor safety and progress.

Skills

Technical

Professional Knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Analysis

Conceptual Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

OPERATIONS MANAGER JOB SUMMARY

Manage all operations processes employees and projects This position exercises discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Administer company safety program including performing safety audits when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees Plan direct and prioritize elevator installations and modernizations servicerepairs and labor needs; utilize project management software and other scheduling tools Manage staff schedules and review and approve payroll Monitor use and assignment of vehicles Use accounting reports and programs to review job status to identify risk and opportunity including properly reporting fade issues prior to revenue Develop and maintain strong working relationships with contractors elevator consultants construction firms and architects Survey review and sign off on all bids including attending pre bid meetings with construction sales representatives and providing technical input to calculate labor and material costs Review and sign off on change orders purchase orders elevator turnover authorizations accounts receivable write offs credits and other necessary approvals Maintain strong familiarity of company standard operating procedures and products by attending company training classes viewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods; interface with corporate departments including the factory coordination and labor and consult with the management Mediate and resolve complaints and problems of external and internal customers including meeting with local business agents to resolve issues involving union employees Determine what materials need to be ordered for job completion coordinate order and arrange for sub contracting portions of installations and servicerepairs Manage budget and spending Perform necessary requirements such as applying for and obtaining permits and scheduling permit inspections at job completion Regularly communicate with field staff and make weekly crew visits and day one visits to manage safety site activities and progress of employees and customer document findings This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties

DIRECT REPORTS

30 Mechanics

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education High School Diploma or equivalent Experience Minimum 5 years in industry Requires a valid drivers license a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report and forklift certification Local Travel Expectations 15 SKILLSCORE COMPETENCIES Technical Professional Knowledge Teamwork and Cooperation Communication Problem Analysis Conceptual Thinking Decision Making

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

Job duties are performed within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate controlled tolerances The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate When the employee has cause to visit a work site the employee is regularly exposed to wet andor humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places and outdoor weather conditions The noise in the work environment is often loud Requires prompt reliable regular and in person attendance at the office to oversee shared services functions andor employees normally achieved by working standard business hours Certain positions will require a flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager The work environments are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of standing and walking Frequent reaching stooping bending kneeling and crouching Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or work conditions associated with the job Furthermore the employer may revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises Fujitec America is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other applicable statutorily protected group status under local state or federal law In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US We are currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa