Operations Manager

Company Description

Quality Coatings of Virginia Inc. prioritizes the safety and health of its employees as a fundamental principle. The company's commitment to providing a safe work environment is evident in its low incident rate/EMR. The services offered by Quality Coatings of VA include Power Tool Cleaning, Abrasive Blasting, Ultra High Pressure UHP Blasting, Heavy Metal Abatement, and Mold Removal.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Operations Manager located in Hampton Roads Area/Newport News, VA. The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operational activities, managing staff, coordinating project timelines, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and optimizing efficiency and productivity within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Experience in operations management and project coordination
• Knowledge of safety regulations and protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience in shipyard, construction or industrial coatings industry is a plus
• Technical/Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, or related field or formal or informal on the job training and 5 years experience in the application of coatings in the Marine Industry.

Summary of position: Responsible for all Paint related operations for a designated job or jobs. Maintain a high quality of workmanship while supervising all painters. Work with other Foremen and shipyard employees to coordinate the job. Inspect all painting equipment for proper working conditions. Perform repairs to equipment as needed.

May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor for the completion of the job in a safe and timely manner.

Essential Job Requirements: Perform both physical and organizational duties under leadership of Superintendents/Project Managers. Communicate effectively with inspectors and owner representatives and attend inspections of paint work. Organize, supervise, lead, and train employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe. Supervise paint crew in all essential job requirements. Make certain surfaces are prepared for coating according to paint manufacturers’ specifications directing painters in correcting any area not up to standard. Submit crewmembers’ timesheets into payroll by deadline. Often required to make decisions. All the above shall be performed in a safe and timely manner. May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent/Project Manager.

Required Education: High School Education.

Required Experience: Formal or informal on the job training and 3 years experience in the application of coatings in the Marine Industry. Must have thorough knowledge of equipment and procedures used in cleaning and painting operations within the marine industry.

Required Skills: Must be able to read and interpret documents as necessary, such as operating and maintenance manuals, safety rules and regulations, procedure manuals, etc. Must be able to work cooperatively and productively with other employees and shipyard personnel. Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, U.S. metric conversions, weight, and volume. Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written, or diagram form.

Physical Requirements: Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl, occasionally required to sit, required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle, regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Aptitude Requirements: Must be able to do simple to complex math. Must be able to problem solve, organize, and prioritize work.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equipment Used: Roll brush, hand brush, airless spray, conventional spray, abrasive blasting and coatings removal equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Must direct large numbers of employees at one time in a productive and safe manner. Directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, or making recommendation for hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees. To avoid injury, safety clothing required along with safety devices to protect eyes, mouth, or hearing. Overtime or shift work involved most of the time. Travel often required.