What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at SGS?
Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Responsible for the overall coordination of field operations and supervision of field personnel from the office.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaison between Field Supervisors, Laboratory staff, and Clients HDE
- Understand and comply with individual Client Instructions and requirements
- Receive Client orders, dispatch work to field staff, follow up on job progress and reports to Clients
- Understand and comply with Company procedures for Safety, Field Operations, and reporting
- Provide guidance to various supervisory personnel
- Check and approve field expenses and field equipment purchases
- Takes active role in local marketing efforts
- This position will (directly or indirectly) supervise employees and will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these individuals. Executes responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws and the organization's policies which include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Conduct regular employee meetings to ensure that all personnel are completely informed with regard to policies, procedures and performance issues, for their development and improvement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education Requirement
- High School Diploma or GED - Required
- A minimum of five (5) years of transferable experience in the Oil, Gas and Chemical Inspection Industry, with two (2) or more supervisory experience. - Required
- Position requires incumbent to be able to work all shifts, which could include extended or abnormal hours (evenings, weekend / holiday) when needed to meet business comfort. - Required
- Associates degree preferred. - Preferred
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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