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The Operations Manager will be involved in planning, directing, or coordinating operational activities. Will assist with policy formation and enforcement, budgeting, planning materials or labor resources, and be actively involved in processes and strategic planning affecting operations at all levels.\nEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities:\nDirect and coordinate various department activities to ensure all materials, labor, equipment, and necessary items are available per job-specific or customer-specific requirements.\nOversee administrative functions for assigned areas. This can include training, on-boarding, report generation, record-keeping, approving schedules, or dispatch and logistics coordination.\nCoordinate with vendors and suppliers so all necessary materials or equipment is ready and available when needed, and operations are sustained.\nEstablish and implement operational protocols that may include temporary staffing, safety, information dissemination, or emergency procedures. \nSet and oversee department goals or objectives in conjunction with managers, foremen, and the General Manager. \nEvaluate processes to ensure they are compliant with laws, regulations, and customer or company specifications. \nAct as coach and/or mentor for employee and team development; resolve minor employee issues or conflicts.\nParticipate in job walks, equipment inspection, review budget requirements and/or constraints, and provide overall guidance for operations or other departments as needed and requested.\nAct as professional MEI representative to external customers, vendors, agencies, and other on-site contractors. \nPerform all other duties as necessary and assigned.\nMinimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):\nBachelor’s degree or higher - preferably in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field; vocational certifications helpful but not required. \nFive to ten (5-10) years or more of experience in construction, operations, industrial applications, or similar experience needed. Direct rigging and/or crane industry experience highly preferred but not required. \nPrior supervisory background or knowledge preferred.\nStrong understanding of workplace safety requirements, policies, and best practices, with a demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace environment. \nStrong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to assign tasks/projects effectively, motivate teams, drive accountability, and effectively oversee day-to-day operations. \nProven ability to ensure production goals and key performance metrics are consistently achieved, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and revenue. \nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with ERP systems, Smartsheet, and other business and operational management software. \nAbility to view differing situations from several perspectives using deductive and/or inductive reasoning.\nCommunicates effectively (written and verbal) with all levels of staff.\nMotivates others to perform work safely, efficiently, and with consideration of environment and materials to minimize waste and maximize resources. \nAbility to make judgement calls, problem-solve, or act with limited information.\nIntermediate use of a Windows-based computer system, including various software such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).\nAbility to manage multiple projects, people, job sites, or resources simultaneously.\nPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:\nThis is very physical, hands-on work. An Operations Manager must be able to perform General Physical Activities - activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds. Willing and able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain. Frequent work sitting at a computer with use of keyboard/mouse. Will frequently use senses involving sight, sound, speech, or touch.\nAdditional Requirements:\nWork with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. 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