Operations Manager — Safety, Compliance & Growth

Austin Powder; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead safety, regulatory compliance, and multi-site operations. You will set goals, coach staff, and optimize resource use while upholding our safety-first values.

You will oversee hiring, training, and performance management, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures, and coordinating site setups, asset management, and vendor negotiations. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of management experience with direct reports.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain high awareness, preparation, and response to safety and regulatory risks.
• Align goals for direct reports with KPI measurements and budgets.
• Hire and develop a strong team; succession planning as a core process.
• Ensure legal and ethical standards; audit locations for compliance and safety.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis (Excel/PowerPoint)

Problem solving

Communication skills

Relationship management

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

5+ years managerial experience

Job description

Austin Powder is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead safety, regulatory compliance, and multi-site operations. You will set goals, coach staff, and optimize resource use while upholding our safety-first values.

You will oversee hiring, training, and performance management, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures, and coordinating site setups, asset management, and vendor negotiations. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.