Operations Manager

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New Castle, DE, USA
In-Office
80K-95K
Entry level
Professional Services • Energy • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Manage an operational service center and field staff performing environmental contracting services. Lead supervisors, enforce safety and quality standards, oversee expenses and profitability, manage performance reviews and improvement plans, support onboarding and training, maintain client relationships, and coordinate with project and waste management teams. The role spends 30–50% of the time in the field monitoring job-site safety and quality, with weekend and 24-hour on-call responsibilities.
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Description

Primary Accountability 

  • Responsible for the effective and efficient operations of the Operational Service Center. The Operations Manager will provide leadership and management to the entire field staff assigned to the operations center to ensure that the Company’s policies, procedures, and core values are maintained

Primary Responsibilities Include:

  • Lead Field Supervisors to perform Environmental Contracting Services per company standard of operations.
  • Ensure a culture of safety which is nurtured by ensuring the following: adherence to Company’s Core Values, OSHA regulations, coordination of safety initiatives with the Company’s Director of Health and Safety, and well attended and organized Safety Committee Meetings.
  • Provide accountability and immediate feedback on operational staff performance.
  • Initiate and execute performance improvement plans (PIP) to ensure all field staff meets their performance goals.
  • Monitor all controllable operating expenses, such as labor, materials, and equipment expense, to ensure operations are profitable.
  • Collaborate with Project Management to ensure proper Scope of Services is defined and projects are executed per contracted agreements with clients.
  • Continually strive to role model and steward the Company’s core values: Safety, Integrity, Accountability, & Quality.
  • Assist Operations Coordinator in acclimating new field employees to their roles and responsibilities, safety and work requirements, paperwork, being on-call and other expectations.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews for the Service Center’s Field Staff so that each person has both positive and constructive feedback in addition to a set of goals and training plan for the upcoming operations year.
  • Maintain positive client relations by proactively addressing client concerns whenever possible.
  • Spend 30-50% of time in the field, monitoring Quality and Safety on job sites.
  • Collaborate with the Waste Manager to strictly adhere to all regulations and procedures regarding the handling of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous materials.
  • Develop and participate in monthly operations meetings to promote leadership among the staff.
  • Take personal accountability for professional development so that continuous improvement and learning are apparent.

Expected Results:

  • Maintain a rolling turnover percent of <= 15%.
  • Minimize shop time and improve operational efficiencies throughout the department.
  • Zero Environmental Agency Violations.
  • Zero reportable OSHA injuries.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong PC skills including the use of Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to lead a team of 4-6 direct reports
  • Prone to set high standards and reach goals established by self or others
  • Valid Driver’s License, Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and Criminal Background.
  • Must have flexibility in their personal schedule including weekend and 24 hour on call status.
  • Strong focus on Safety, Quality, Honesty, Integrity, and Teamwork.
  • 40 Hours OSHA and related Safety Training is a plus.
  • Prior managerial skills in environmental or general contracting.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift 60 lbs
  • Ability to wear a respirator
  • Ability to work in severe weather conditions both hot and cold
  • Ability to stand and exert physical effort for extended periods of time
  • Always requires near visual acuity, speaking and listening
  • Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, grasping and reaching
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients,
  • Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
  • Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Additional Requirements:

Lewis will provide to the employee, a thorough medical exam, enrollment in the company’s random drug and alcohol program, perform 40 hour OSHA CFR 1910.120 Hazwopper training, and various other specific training to perform daily job functions.

Skills Required

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to lead a team of 4–6 direct reports
  • Ability to set high standards and achieve established goals
  • Valid driver's license, clean motor vehicle record, and acceptable criminal background
  • Flexibility for weekend work and 24-hour on-call status
  • Strong focus on safety, quality, honesty, integrity, and teamwork
  • 40-hour OSHA and related safety training
  • Prior managerial experience in environmental or general contracting
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds
  • Ability to wear a respirator
  • Ability to work in severe hot and cold weather conditions
  • Ability to stand and exert physical effort for extended periods
  • Near visual acuity, speaking, and listening ability
  • Ability to participate physically in training sessions, presentations, and meetings
  • Ability to complete a medical examination and participate in the company's random drug and alcohol program
  • Ability to complete 40-hour OSHA CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER training
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The Company
155 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

The Lewis Group is a multidisciplinary business-to-business collective of affiliate service companies, including Lewis Environmental, Lewis Property Services, and Lewis Development. They provide comprehensive environmental remediation, emergency response, industrial maintenance, and property management services. The company focuses on delivering superior, one-stop solutions for environmental challenges and facility needs, anchored by a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

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