Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented People Operations Manager (internally known as a Resource Center Manager) to be based in our Marion, MA; Newport, RI; or Jacksonville, FL office, who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients’ success. This position will require up to 15% travel.
As an operations leader, you will work directly with a team of engineering and science professionals to ensure that our members have an optimal employment experience. Qualified candidates will possess a proven ability in leadership, communication, planning, team building, and time management. Individuals who are successful in this position must be exceptional communicators and possess the ability to quickly develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships that are foundational to Foth's success.
A dynamic and charismatic leadership style that encourages and motivates multi-disciplined teams is also essential. These attributes, along with a natural drive and desire to learn and adapt to our fast-paced business, could make you the ideal candidate for this exciting position.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage assigned Foth members, across multiple Foth offices, on a variety of environmental projects
Engage in resource forecasting to drive business results
Prioritize business labor and equipment resource needs
Lead recruiting efforts for new members (e.g., write job requisitions, participate in the interview/selection process, etc.)
Integrate new members (e.g., develop integration plans, secure required tools, etc.)
Acquire and coordinate contract resources
Develop standard work processes, presentations, and training materials
Coordinate member recognition program, performance evaluations, career development, and integration reviews
Deliver member performance evaluation results
Coordinate and lead conflict resolution activities when appropriate
Actively participate in the operations leadership team, which helps set the direction of the division
Plan member events
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science, Business, HR Management or related technical/engineering discipline
8 years of related work experience in engineering/science, operations or a consulting environment with at least 5 years in a supervisory/management role
Previous experience managing people, projects, and/or leading initiatives
Previous experience creating and documenting work processes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science, Business, HR Management or related technical/engineering discipline
- 8 years of related work experience in engineering/science, operations or consulting
- At least 5 years in a supervisory/management role
- Previous experience managing people, projects, and/or leading initiatives
- Previous experience creating and documenting work processes
- Exceptional communication, leadership, planning, team building, and time management skills
- Ability to quickly develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships
- Position based in Marion, MA; Newport, RI; or Jacksonville, FL
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
What We Do
By combining science, engineering, and technology with a true collaborative spirit, Foth has delivered innovative solutions to our clients since 1938. Our history has been shaped by the evolving needs of our clients – expanding our services, locations, and membership to provide client-centered service. While the challenges we solve and the way in which we solve them have evolved over the years, our commitment to our clients, members, and our communities, as well as our focus on health, safety, and quality have never wavered. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Foth employs 650 members in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal service. Our dynamic science and engineering teams are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our rich history, tradition of success, and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity. As a private industry or public entity, you can trust Foth to serve as an extension of your team. Whether you need to build new infrastructure, meet complex environmental regulations, or optimize your manufacturing operations, we’ll deliver the results you need by listening, learning, and asking the right questions. Collaboration is at the core of our purpose to solve your toughest science and engineering challenges.
