Director of Operations
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Job Location:
Alvarado, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Director of Operations
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive*
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Dept./School: Operations
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the overall management strategic planning development evaluation and implementation of district maintenance child nutrition warehousing and transportation functions.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of operations management
Ability to interpret data and evaluate maintenance and custodial programs
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Excellent communication public relations and interpersonal skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Operations Management
- Oversee the management of facilities maintenance warehouse child nutrition and transportation operations of the district.
- Incorporate district-level goals into operational objectives to ensure that students arrive at school and school activities safely and on time; receive nutritious meals; and attend school in an environment that is safe clean and conducive to learning.
- Monitor and reevaluate operations departments on an ongoing basis to ensure that district needs are being met in an effective and efficient manner. Implement changes where appropriate.
- Collaborate with architects and consultants during the design and planning phases of all construction projects to ensure compliance with the districts specifications design and construction standards and building programs. Monitor the progress and compliance of ongoing construction projects.
- Ensure that the necessary time resources materials and technology to support accomplishment of department goals are available.
Policy Reports and Law
- Implement federal and state laws and regulations and local board policy and ensure compliance. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents as required.
Budget
- Develop and administer the department budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Communication
- Ensure that established goals and expectations related to district operations are communicated clearly consistently and in a timely manner.
Personnel Management
- Prepare review and revise job descriptions in maintenance child nutrition warehouse and transportation departments as needed.
- Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
- Select train evaluate and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
Safety
- Ensure that safety standards are maintained in conformance with federal state and insurance regulations and a district-wide preventive safety program is developed and implemented.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other
- Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on operational issues to the board. Attend regular meetings of the board.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of maintenance transportation warehouse and food service supervisors and staff and operations department clerical staff.*
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel; occasional outside work with exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures dust noise vibration and chemical and electrical hazards
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
