Operations Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking an Operations Manager based in Chicago IL. This role serves as the strategic leader for ORRs Chicago regional operations team and reports directly to the Regional Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth efficient and profitable operations within the region.
- Responsible for ensuring all associates embrace the safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.
- Mentor and develop associates for long-term opportunities to support growth of the individual and the organization.
- Hire and onboard new associates to set them up for success at ORR.
- Review and approve requests for bids.
- Track and analyze financial information to ensure health of the business.
- Resolve customer issues or complaints and maintain healthy working relationships with regional customers.
- Responsible for ensuring maintenance of regional licenses/certifications and permits.
- Ensure all systems meet applicable Federal State and local codes manufacturers requirements and ORR Protection Systems standard practices and procedures.
- Ensure all systems meet the customers specifications and expectations.
- Implement plans programs and processes designed to meet or exceed goals and maximize market potential as it relates to the service & emergency lines of business.
- Resolve customer issues/complaints.
- Coordinate responses to discharges and other life-safety emergencies at customer sites.
- Track and control costs in support of companys gross margin objectives.
- Resolve associate issues to enable high performing teams.
- Responsible for conforming to and ensuring associates are knowledgeable and conforming to the companys quality system.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalentrequired.
- Post-secondary education in related technical or business fieldpreferred.
- 5 years experience in fire protection or related industryrequired.
- 3 years supervisory or project coordination experiencerequired.
- Proven ability to effectively manage P&L.
- Skilled at employee relations and developing strong teams
- Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse group of individuals including company leadership regional staff customers and vendors.
- Strong positive team builder with leadership ability.
- Ability to attract develop grow and retain a team.
- Ability to track and control costs.
- Proficient with MS Office.
- Ability to utilize various computer systems including an FSM CRM Accounting and LMS systems.
- Basic organization and time management skills.
- Change management skills
- This is primarily an office role with site visits required on occasion for customer service or mentorship of field associates.
- Overnight travel required up to 20% of the time.
- Working for a company where the associates are viewed as the companys greatest asset.
- Being part of something you can be proud of making a difference in the health and wellness of people and our planet.
- A growing company with a first-class reputation in our respective industries.
- A culture that is fun family oriented and entrepreneurial.
- A caring group of associates with a commitment to make the communities we work in better for all.
- Excellent benefits including 401(K) health life dental tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
ORR Protection has over 45 years of experience designing, inspecting and maintaining mission critical fire alarm, detection, and waterless suppression systems for businesses across the U.S.