Operations Manager

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

The Operations Manager is responsible for supporting and managing the day-to-day operations of rigging and/or crating functions to ensure the efficient use of time, materials, and equipment, and the work performed is done in a safe and effective manner. 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent necessary; higher education or vocational certification helpful but not required.
Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in construction, operations, industrial applications, or similar experience needed. Direct rigging and/or crane industry experience highly preferred.
Prior supervisory background or knowledge preferred.
Ability to view differing situations from several perspectives using deductive and/or inductive reasoning.
Communicates effectively (written and verbal) with all levels of staff.
Motivates others to perform work safely, efficiently, and with consideration of environment and materials to minimize waste and maximize resources.
Ability to make judgement calls, problem-solve, or act with limited information.
Intermediate use of a Windows-based computer system, including various software such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to manage multiple projects, people, job sites, or resources simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate various department activities to ensure all materials, labor, equipment, and necessary items are available per job-specific or customer-specific requirements.
Oversee administrative functions for assigned areas. This can include training, on-boarding, report generation, record-keeping, approving schedules, or dispatch and logistics coordination.
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers so all necessary materials or equipment is ready and available when needed, and operations are sustained.
Establish and implement operational protocols that may include temporary staffing, safety, information dissemination, or emergency procedures.
Set and oversee department goals or objectives in conjunction with managers, foremen, and the General Manager.
Evaluate processes to ensure they are compliant with laws, regulations, and customer or company specifications.
Act as coach and/or mentor for employee and team development; resolve minor employee issues or conflicts.
Participate in job walks, equipment inspection, review budget requirements and/or constraints, and provide overall guidance for operations or other departments as needed and requested.
Act as professional MEI representative to external customers, vendors, agencies, and other on-site contractors.
Perform all other duties as necessary and assigned.