Operations Manager

Description:

Evident Process Heat and Power is a dynamic family-owned company serving Northern NJ and NYC in the heat, energy, and fuel oil system industry. We are looking for an Operations Manager based out of our Springfield, NJ office.

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a small, growing heat recovery and industrial process equipment business. This position ensures that projects, manufacturing activities, field service, purchasing, inventory, and customer commitments are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

The Operations Manager will work closely with company leadership, engineering, sales, production personnel, field technicians, vendors, and customers to coordinate resources and keep projects moving from order through completion.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, organized manager with experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, mechanical systems, construction, or a related field. This person should be comfortable managing multiple priorities while also working directly with employees and solving operational problems.

Job Duties:

• Manage workflows between accounting, purchasing, inventory, IT, shop scheduling, workflows,

and company processes.

• Optimize the organizations for efficiency in layout, personnel, and processes.
• Manage safety, scheduling/shipment, and inventory for the office.
• Manage all business processes.
• Manage Vendors, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure purchasing efficiency.
• Maintain and update all company software and IT.
• Expedite and find alternative vendors when necessary.
• Control inventory and ensure appropriate stock levels and reorder points.
• Enforce company processes as required.
• Develop and maintain a safety program and enforce safe work practices.
• Ensure on time, on-budget, and efficient shipment of products to customers.
• Create necessary forms and documentation for processes and efficient workflow through the organization (e.g. work orders).
• Monitor project and product costs and report to management with suggestions

Requirements:

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, industrial equipment, construction, mechanical systems, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, and equipment documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in both an office and industrial/shop environment.

Preferred

• Experience with heat recovery systems, boilers, burners, industrial process equipment, HVAC, or power-generation equipment.
• Experience managing overall company operations.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, project-management, or inventory-management systems.
• Experience coordinating industrial field installations and commissioning.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements and safety practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.