About the Role

The Operations Manager will work closely with company senior management on strategizing, planning, and executing direction to the team for our US automotive OEM plant divisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing operations in all aspects related to providing optimum levels of service, generating company revenue, controlling costs, promoting goals, while upholding company policies, values, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two automotive OEM plant operations in Montgomery, Alabama;

• Direct, coordinate, and schedule facilities maintenance activities and industrial cleaning support

services for the manufacturing and automotive paint sites;

• Conduct regular inspections, ensuring both company and customer safety protocols, practices, and regulations are implemented and followed at each site;

• Implement and manage yearly site-level business and financial plans;

• Manage operations revenue including budgets, cost control, and financial obligations;

• Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers;

• Build strong customer relationships, addressing all inquiries and concerns;

• Monitor and direct the training and development of all team members and staff;

• Perform data-entry, maintain accurate records, and utilize corporate software;

• Manage metrics and team KPI’s on the operations-level, conducting routine audits on quality and performance;

• Ensure compliance in operational policies and procedures;

• Meet US profitability targets, creating and submitting operating budgets;

• Report out to TEAM Group Corporate monthly on all key process indicators such as safety, delivery, quality, people and cost;

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5-7 years of management experience in industrial support services;

• Approximately 5-7 years of business planning experience;

• Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry is preferred;

• Experience in facilities management is considered an asset;

• Knowledge of automotive paint shop facility processes is considered an asset;

• Experience in janitorial or industrial cleaning is considered an asset;

• Exceptional organizational, leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal skills;

• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain relationships;

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• Experience in computer programs: CMMS, Microsoft;

• Experience in business processes: Six Sigma, Kaizen.