Operations Manager - Industrial Services

TAS Environmental Services, L.P.; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Mental Health Support Programs

Supplemental Benefits (Accident, Ill/7

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance & Disability

Generous PTO & Holidays

Floating Holidays

Online Learning Platforms

Annual Conference & Workshops

Work Boot Program

Team Building Events

Job summary

TAS Environmental Services, LP is seeking an Operations Manager to lead field operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and profitability across projects in the Little Rock region. The role requires strategic oversight of multiple teams, resource planning, and client engagement.

Responsibilities include developing safety culture, implementing policies with EHS, budgeting, and building strong relationships with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial services or a similar industry is required.
• 3+ years of experience managing a team is required.
• OSHA 30-Hour and Hazwoper 40-Hour certifications preferred.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to other software.

Responsibilities

• Champion, develop, and embed a proactive safety culture across operations.
• Collaborate with EHS to implement robust safety policies and practices.
• Lead incident investigations with timely reporting and corrective actions.
• Establish KPIs, track metrics, and report to senior leadership; drive corrective actions.
• Ensure staff receive safety training and documentation of certifications.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee allocation of personnel, equipment, and materials across projects.
• Manage budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Team building

Education

OSHA 30-Hour

Hazwoper 40-Hour

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TAS Environmental Services, LP - Emergency Response Services & Environmental Solutions ready to respond wherever, whenever, every time.

TAS Environmental Services Is headquartered in the Dallas, Texas area and serves companies of all sizes across the South and into the Midwest. For over 100 years, our industrial economy has been built on Oil & Gas, technology, and infrastructure. Today, it is essential for every business and municipality to have a \"go-to\" vendor for environmental solutions, from industrial cleaning services to emergency response services, to hazardous waste transportation and box rentals. We are prepared 24/7 and every day of the year.?

Benefits

TAS Environmental Services offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan.??

• Health & Wellness:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Mental Health Support Programs
• Supplemental Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, etc.
• Access to a company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement & Financial:
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Work-Life Balance:
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Time Off increases based on years of service
• Holidays - seven (7)??
• Floating Holidays - two (2)?
• Professional Development:
• Access to Online Learning Platforms
• Annual Conference and Workshop Allowances
• Additional Perks:
• Work Boot Program
• Team Building Events

Position Impact

The Operations Manager will be a strategic leader responsible for the comprehensive oversight and direction of all field operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of industrial service projects. This role involves developing and implementing operational strategies, managing multiple teams and projects, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement with an unwavering emphasis on safety.

Competencies/Skills

• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and unexpected situations.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand and apply business principles in a strategic and effective manner.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve challenges effectively.
• Execution: Ability to translate plans and strategies into tangible results, getting things done effectively and efficiently.
• People Management: Ability to effectively manage employees, creating a positive work environment, fostering collaboration, and maximizing employee productivity.
• Needs Analysis: Ability to systematically and objectively assess a situation to identify gaps, requirements, and areas of opportunity including employee training.

Responsibilities

• Champion, Develop, and embed a proactive safety culture throughout all levels of operations, ensuring safety is the focus of all decisions and actions.
• Collaborate with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) to develop, implement, and enforce robust safety policies, procedures, and best practices that comply with all regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Drive thorough incident investigation processes, ensuring timely reporting, effective corrective actions, and knowledge sharing to prevent recurrence.
• Establish key performance indicators, track metrics, analyze trends, and report performance to senior leadership. Implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure all operational personnel receive and document appropriate safety training, certifications, and ongoing education to perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that align with company goals, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
• Oversee the allocation and utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials across multiple projects to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, control expenses, and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising safety or quality.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations. Address client concerns proactively.
• Oversee relationships with vendors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with company standards and project requirements.
• Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Operations Supervisors and field crews, fostering a high-performance, safety-conscious work environment.
• Conduct regular performance reviews for direct reports, setting clear objectives and providing constructive feedback.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office products and some ability to adapt to other computer software.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years’ of experience in industrial services or a similar industry.
• 3+ years’ of experience managing a team.
• OSHA 30-Hour and Hazwoper 40-Hour preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly with all employees. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing at times. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 60 pounds. Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders. May occasionally deal with heights. Ability to wear Personal Equipment, including Respiratory Protection. Consists of both office setting and physical jobsite. Able to work in confined spaces when needed?

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED STATEMENT

TAS Environmental Services, LP provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

TAS Environmental Services, LP is recognized as a leading regional provider of Environmental Services. Our service offer includes Emergency Response, Industrial Cleaning, Waste Management and Midstream Services and Solutions. Our mission is to build unrivaled partnerships by being an invaluable safe resource to our customers through knowledge, collaboration and the dedication of our people. We aim to deliver best-in-class performance across the business system while adhering to our core values and while owning the highest standard of ethical business practices.