The Regional Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of the company within and assigned region, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business procedures.
- Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
- Oversees manufacturing, purchasing, and sales departments, ensuring each is reaching goals set by departmental and company leadership.
- Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and cost of sales in each division to achieve financial objectives.
- Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
- Leads coordination and integration of efforts among operations, engineering, technology, and customer service divisions to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes.
- Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
- Monitors data and metric trends to identify areas of waste and prioritize the development and implementation of solutions.
10.Coordinates with marketing and sales departments to determine pricing, timing, and number of sales promotions, and products to be sold.
- Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
- Other duties can be assigned based on company needs and employee capabilities.
Competencies:
Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
Ethical Conduct
Strong attention to Detail
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Planning and organizing
Required Skills / Abilities:
Able to organize, maintain focus, and follow up on projects independently.
Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.
Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position will supervise and direct the employees assigned to the region supervised by the Regional Operations Manager. The role will be responsible for setting goals, review performance, and address disciplinary items.
Work Environment:
This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. At times, employee might be exposed to manufacturing environment, including forklift traffic, fumes, noise, and operating manufacturing equipment. This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work schedules.
Physical Demands:
Minimal periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times (occasionally).
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. To meet our customer demands and internal objectives, at times this role will be required to work outside of the normal schedule, including weekends.
Travel:
50% of domestic travel is anticipated, but occasional international travel may be required.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience and/or education.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience working leadership roles, overseeing multi plant operations.
Track record of successfully achieving positive financial results.
Track records of managing and building highly effective teams.
Commitment, energy, and enthusiasm for the role are must-haves, along with the drive to succeed.
Proven team player, with an appetite for coaching and teaching.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience working in manufacturing or national distribution industries.
Master’s degree in relevant field of study.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s manager at any time based upon Company need.
OTR Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected classification or status.
