Operations Manager

Taleo Social Sourcing•Mount Laurel, NJ

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager for its Operations Department. The role manages activities related to operations and the development of company products, personally or through subordinate supervisors. The Operations Manager oversees Purchasing, Estimating, Design, and Permitting; maintains division operations to meet sales, starts, and closings targets; and works with the Division President to review performance and implement corrective actions. The position also develops processes to foster repeat customers, recruits and motivates a cross-functional team, defines staff responsibilities, and ensures employees comply with company, government, and customer policies and regulations. The role provides input on product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products, and conducts business professionally and ethically. Overnight travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training.
Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license.
Estimating, budgeting, and AS400 spreadsheet skills required.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form or via DRH applications.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Able to travel overnight.

Nice To Haves

Ability to accurately and efficiently process and record large volumes of data.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to multitask and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Purchasing, Estimating, Design, and Permitting Departments.
Develop and maintain division operations to meet targets for sales, starts, and closings.
Review operations and performance on an ongoing basis and work with the Division President on corrective actions to achieve established goals.
Foster an environment and develop processes that create repeat customers.
Recruit, retain, and motivate a team across the functions required to run a successful division.
Determine responsibilities for organizational and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
Train employees and ensure they comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
Provide input to product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase company goodwill and profit.
Directly supervise two or more subordinate supervisors, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems.