Remote Operations Manager, Industrial Automation

Fletcher Group Automation Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Group Automation, a subsidiary of The State Group, seeks an Operations Manager to lead and optimize industrial automation operations across the United States. The role emphasizes safety-first leadership, data-driven decision making, and strong client relationships.

With 10+ years in construction or project leadership, you will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and team development while traveling up to 75% to support customers and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction, project management, or leadership experience, including 3 years in a senior professional role.
• A bachelor's degree or trade certification is preferred.
• Proven track record in estimating and managing construction, Industrial, or facilities projects valued at $10 million or more.
• Experience directly supervising, mentoring, and developing employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating, project management, and MS Office programs.
• Strong understanding of job costing and financial processes.
• Previous experience as the leader of a business unit or organization preferred.
• A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.
• Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

Responsibilities

• Foster a proactive, safety-first culture by leading by example, encouraging employee engagement, and driving a shared commitment to achieving company safety goals across all operations.
• Support a high-performing, compliant operation by providing clear guidance, open communication, and accountability to meet all regulatory, company, customer, and legal requirements.
• Partner with the Director of Operations to improve financial results, operational effectiveness, and long-term growth through strategic planning and data-driven decision-making. Mentor and develop team members to support both individual growth and overall business success. Present key operational and financial metrics to executive leadership to drive continuous improvement and informed decisions.
• Drive inside and outside sales growth and business development by building and strengthening client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and expanding strategic accounts that support long-term revenue growth and repeat business.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports while cultivating a positive, collaborative, high-performance culture that supports employee engagement, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Develop and implement strategic and tactical operational programs that achieve targeted business objectives, solving complex challenges in a fast-paced industrial environment through analytical, data-driven decision-making and innovative problem-solving.
• Provide operational and financial expertise across all business activities, including proposals, negotiations, bidding, estimating, contracting, scheduling, job costing, construction management, and strategic problem resolution.
• Conduct operational audits to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with best practices while driving continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, standardize processes, and enhance overall business performance.
• Travel 50–75% to support customers, strengthen client partnerships, develop new business opportunities, and provide leadership to field teams.
• Provide strong leadership in managing client relationships and change initiatives, guiding teams through transitions with clear communication, accountability, and a focus on customer satisfaction and operational continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Project management

MS Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or trade certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The State Group Automation, a subsidiary of The State Group, seeks an Operations Manager to lead and optimize industrial automation operations across the United States. The role emphasizes safety-first leadership, data-driven decision making, and strong client relationships.

With 10+ years in construction or project leadership, you will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and team development while traveling up to 75% to support customers and growth opportunities.