Rigging Operations Manager

MEI Rigging & Crating • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Rigging Operations Manager is a key operational leader within MEI’s rigging organization, partnering with project management, field supervision, safety, sales, and executive leadership to support safe and successful project execution. The position leads and supports a team of more than 90 field personnel and oversees daily rigging operations. The role calls for a background in rigging operations, crane and lifting activities, field leadership, workforce planning, and customer-facing problem solving. Experience with NCCCO certifications, Lift Director responsibilities, crane operations, advanced rigging, and large project execution is beneficial; candidates with strong leadership and operational aptitude who want to grow their technical expertise and management responsibilities are also encouraged to apply.

The role offers leadership responsibility in an established rigging operation, collaboration with experienced superintendents, crew leads, project managers, and safety professionals, and exposure to complex industrial, mission-critical, and data center projects. The manager can influence operational strategy, workforce development, recruiting, and growth initiatives, while working directly with customers, field leadership, and senior management. Local travel is required for client-site meetings and management of dispatched crews.

This is physical, hands-on work. The manager may climb, lift, balance, walk, stoop, or crouch; may regularly lift items up to 80 pounds; and may work at varying heights, in warehouses or non-temperature-controlled environments, outdoors on uneven terrain, or in inclement weather. The role may involve exposure to flashing lights, noise, and moving machinery. MEI may change or modify the job description or its essential duties as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least eight years of proven operations management experience or comparable field experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or rigging.
• Excellent interpersonal, management, supervisory, and project management skills.
• Highly self-directed and motivated.
• Embrace MEI’s values, vision, mission, and company culture.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and other business software, such as Wright Plan/CRM, as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Maintain top-of-mind awareness of safety for oneself and everyone at the job site.
• Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism; take pride in work and the company; communicate openly; strive for peak performance; and deliver expected customer service.
• Ability to perform physical activities involving climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or crouching.
• Ability to regularly lift items up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work at varying heights and in environments that may include noise, flashing lights, moving machinery, uneven terrain, or inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

• Continuing education in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related degree.
• Experience with NCCCO certifications.
• Experience with Lift Director responsibilities.
• Experience with crane operations and advanced rigging.
• Experience executing large projects.
• Strong leadership capabilities, operational aptitude, and interest in growing technical expertise and management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate with sales in job walks as needed and assist with customer bids and estimates to accurately price projects.
• Oversee all rigging-operation activities, from job-site management to crew dispatching.
• Develop, plan, and implement rigging crew schedules aligned with customer direction.
• Direct the workforce to meet operational goals for volume, cost, quality, safety, and schedule.
• Directly supervise one or more superintendents, foremen, leads, and a dispatcher.
• Hire, coach, train, and manage rigging crew performance using best management practices.
• Develop, train, and instruct crews in rigging-operation practices and procedures, including safety.
• Coordinate with safety personnel on safety training and investigations and reporting related to accidents, injuries, equipment, or property damage.
• Build effective relationships with customers, employees, business partners, crating operations management, and support staff.
• Manage job-site projects by organizing project information and ensuring it is accurate and complete.
• May participate in selection of company vehicles and rigging assets and equipment.
• Purchase and maintain day-to-day rigging equipment and hand tools.
• Develop programs to monitor and promote vehicle maintenance and driving safety and control operating costs.
• Participate in MEI R & C leadership and management meetings.
• Demonstrate professional conduct consistent with MEI’s corporate mission, vision, and values.
• Keep informed about industry and market information and trends.
• Work with sales to manage customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management.
• Develop professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
• Travel locally for client-site meetings and management of dispatched crews.

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within the organization.
• Leadership responsibility within an established and active rigging operation.
• Exposure to complex industrial, mission-critical, and data center projects.
• Opportunity to influence operational strategy, workforce development, recruiting, and future growth initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED