What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Peak Industrial Inc?
Company: Peak Thermo King
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Job Title: Operations Manager
The Operations Manager is charged with managing repairs, installations and daily workflow for 35-40 service employees. This individual will reinforce a culture that promotes safety, customer service, accountability, teamwork, quality, and continuous learning and improvement. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Regional Operations.
Responsibilities:
Foster a culture of safety at all times and with all employees
Develop, analyze, and review a variety of daily production reports to drive operational performance
Apply continuous improvement efforts across shop operations, efficiency, culture, productivity, and work quality
Implement training programs in conjunction with OEMs to advance technician skills and expertise
Drive daily production through the shop by planning for and allocating proper resources to exceed customer requirements and company revenue targets
Supervise staff to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, and providing feedback to employees
Oversee and develop leadership skills in shop supervision to drive performance of company productivity, culture, and quality standards.
Identify opportunities and provide strategic recommendations for local and regional revenue growth.
Work with staff to understand customer dynamics, principles of negotiation, and de-escalation in resolving customer concerns.
Collaborate with other site managers and internal departments to develop company-wide service and productivity best practices
Requirements:
Demonstrated success in continuous improvement activities and Lean concepts
5 years of experience managing people in a shop environment, including recruiting and development of technicians and support staff
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office expertise (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Proficiency in harvesting and interpreting data to identify trends that impact profitability
Use information to make strategic recommendations
Create and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, and a sense of urgency in identifying and responding to high priority situations
Professional attitude with ability to motivate, and lead effectively
Preferred:
Associate or bachelor's degree in technical or business-related field
Operations management within the transportation or construction industry
Benefits:
Competitive salary; DOE
Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision
401k Retirement Planning w/ company match
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid training
Opportunity for growth and development
M-F schedule (some OT); paid holidays
Peak Industrial Company is made up of four different businesses that span across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Montana. We are the dealership for and sell, rent, and repair Thermo King transport refrigeration equipment, Bobcat construction equipment, JCB construction equipment, and Club Car, Golf, and Utility Vehicles.
We are a family owned and operated business and take pride in being successful as a team. We believe strongly in promoting from within for those who are eager to learn and grow. We also provide training and learning opportunities to help technicians and other staff members to continue developing in their careers. If you are ready for opportunity and want to work hard, please take a minute to apply.
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