Operations Manager (St. Petersburg, FL) chez Fccenvironmental

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Operations Manager 
Reports to:   
Facility Manager 
Department:   
Operations 
Summary:  
Responsible for safe, proper, and efficient day-to-day management of operational requirements at the facility in accordance with company policies and standards, under the direction of the Facility Manager.

Essential Functions: 

1.    Plans, assigns and supervises the work of the operations, maintenance (where applicable) and labor departments during daily operations and facility outages.
2.    Responsible for developing, maintaining and instituting operating and emergency procedures.
3.    Makes daily inspections of facility machinery and equipment; inspects ongoing activities for safety and environmental compliance, and for adherence to standard operating procedures.
4.    Reviews and approves maintenance work requests in conjunction with the maintenance manager and coordinates facility operations and maintenance schedules.
5.    Reviews and interprets operating data and makes appropriate changes in procedures to ensure continuous and efficient operations and maintenance.
6.    Responsible for implementing an effective training program that ensures that employees meet minimum requirements of job classification and are adequately prepared to assume all responsibilities of their assigned positions.
7.    Assists the facility manager in developing operational and maintenance budgets and strategies.
8.    Serves as a secondary contact to the County's Authorized Representative in the absence of the Facility Manager.
9.    Provides guidance and direction to facility staff members.
10.    Responsible for maintaining acceptable facility morale.
11.    Responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness.
12.    Develops operational performance and productivity goals in conjunction with the Facility Manager via the annual business plan and continuously strives to meet or beat those goals.
13.    Efficient management of the company's operations.
14.    Ensures customer satisfaction.
15.    Administers/enforces the lockout/tagout system.
16.    Sets productivity goals and is accountable for meeting those goals.
17.    Fosters and promotes a culture of teamwork between operational staff and all other facility staff.
18.    Prepares specifications to be used in the negotiation of bids, contracts and rate estimations for new business.
19.    Maintains staffing levels consistent with approved budget.
20.    Conducts performance evaluations; hires, develops and manages staff. When necessary, takes appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.
21.    Provides daily supervision over assigned staff and is responsible for the preparation of the operations shift schedules.

22.    With management team, prepares budget and is accountable for meeting operational goals.
23.    Reads, analyzes, and interprets common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
24.    Responds appropriately to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
25.    Completes the Corporate and Facility Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
26.    Ensures that the facility and all personnel operate safely at all times and promotes an environment whereby safety is a priority. Follows standard safety procedures, corrects safety and environmental hazards. Reads, understands, and implements lockout/tagout, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
27.    Thoroughly and promptly investigates any accidents or near misses in conjunction with the Health and Safety Director to ensure that any unsafe practices or conditions are addressed and eliminated immediately.
28.    Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.
29.    Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.

Education/Experience:

•    High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
•    Bachelor's or Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent desirable
•    Six years’ experience in a power plant environment, with five years in a supervisory role.

Supervision Provided:

•    Supervises staff of 20-80 employees depending on facility size.

Computer Skills:

Operate with skill:

•    Word processing and Spreadsheet programs.
•    CMMS.

Competencies:

•    Initiative to work independently.
•    Delegating tasks and ensuring follow through.
•    Leads others.
•    Foster and work within an environment of teamwork and cooperation.
•    Manage a diverse workforce and effectively promote diversity.
•    Able to manage stressful situations professionally.
•    Train and share expertise with others.
•    Maintain a positive attitude.
•    Contribute to a positive team spirit and enhance facility morale.
•    Accept both positive and negative constructive feedback from others and adjust performance based on such feedback.
•    Demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural/work style and learning style differences.
•    Treat people with respect.
•    Communicate change and progress in the organization in a favorable light.
•    Work ethically and with integrity at all times and require the same from staff.