
Operations Manager
- Columbus, OH
- $70,000-80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Directs and manages key operational functions
- Develops and maintains relationships of trust and engagement with on-site client
- Ensures standards for service quality, equipment, safety and performance are maintained and that cost-effective resources are used to maximize service standards
- Implement processes and structure in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
- Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs within functional areas. Alerts key stakeholder(s) of cost and labor over run. Makes recommendations and implements solutions.
- Builds a culture of work safety and leads by example with one's own safe behavior
- Hires, trains, develops and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with Company policy. Consults with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition as appropriate
- Conducts regular operations staff / training meetings with all direct reports
- Manages budget and controls expenses effectively
- Uses Microsoft Office-based cost management system to audit budget for account, which include: labor, supplies, leases and equipment
- Understanding of budgeting, labor and expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices
- Demonstrated strong leadership, team building and coaching, as well as the ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills
- Visionary leader with ability to inspire respect and trust and mobilize others to fulfill the vision- be a champion for your team
- Highly motivated and results oriented
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to identify and solve complex problems
- High emotional intelligence
- Exceptional customer service
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
- Strong continuous improvement mindset
- Highly adaptable to changes in the work environment and competing demands
- 5+ years of leadership experience leading a complex and multi-site team. Janitorial, distribution services or other service-related industry experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership with responsibility for a decentralized workforce
- Meet or exceed net income growth targets
- Meet or exceed client retention goals
- Meet or exceed employee retention goals
- Meet or exceed management development goals
- Meet or exceed safety performance standards
- Maintain a detailed strategic plan for all areas of responsibility
- Commits to behave in compliance with the company's values and Code of Conduct.
- Builds a culture of work safety and lead by example with one's own safe behavior.
- Ensures one's own compliance with the Company's published Operating Standards.
- Treats co-workers with respect and approaches conflict with positive intent and professionalism.
- Asks questions to understand why we do what we do and how we do it - champions change when improvements can be made.