SUMMARY:
We have an exciting new Operations Manager opening that will be responsible for oversight of a growing data center logistics support program and will lead a crew of 40 existing employees & contractors now and which is expected to surpass 80 employees & contractors in 2026. The Operations Manager will have the responsibility of managing local drivers and warehousing operations for The Armstrong Company and will report to the President.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the overall operations of the company to ensure safety quality & profitability goals are exceeded.
- Oversee the planning dispatch and training of our contractors and crews to maximize revenue and provide excellent service to our customers.
- Oversee safety program to ensure compliance with all Federally Regulated DOT standards and exceed all enterprise safety goals.
- Recruit talented new drivers and crew members to continually grow our fleet and improve our quality.
- On-call communications for over-the-road drivers.
- Oversee warehousing operations to ensure proper staffing levels and all OSHA standards are met.
- Implement and maintain warehousing systems procedures and standards to ensure all storage is accounted for and billed with accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensure that paperwork procedures are implemented for accurate and timely billing of all work performed.
- Lead weekly dock meetings or any other recurring training as mandated by Armstrong senior management.
- Manage shop operations and vehicle maintenance to minimize overall costs and ensure compliance with all DOT standards. Keep vehicle maintenance files in accordance with DOT standards.
- Oversee the maintenance of building grounds and warehouses to ensure a clean safe and professional operating environment is maintained.
- Serve as the liaison for our contractors for all safety financial quality or operational concerns.
- Act in accordance with Armstrong DNA at all times leading by example for our departments and crews.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience in telecommunications switching and network hubs broadcast/media distribution centers IXPs financial trading infrastructures energy-intensive industrial facilities airport and transportation operations centers etc.
- Minimum of five (5) years experience of Transportation/Warehousing experience.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
- Excellent vertical communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead as well as correct and improve
- Knowledge of operations customer service and safety programs.
- Knowledge of operational and quality reporting systems and ability to analyze data.
- Proven communication strategic thinking and leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills including root cause analysis.
- Highly organized when it comes to daily delegation of duties.
- Accountable for self and team members.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- This position requires the ability to occasionally lift products and supplies up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to sit for long periods; stand and walk frequently; and bend stoop and reach occasionally.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Manager