Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Peak Thermo King

Location: Seattle, Washington

Job Title: Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is charged with managing repairs, installations and daily workflow for a team of service employees. This individual will reinforce a culture that promotes safety, customer service, accountability, teamwork, quality, and continuous learning and improvement. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Regional Operations.

Responsibilities:  

• Foster a culture of safety at all times and with all employees
• Develop, analyze, and review a variety of daily production reports to drive operational performance
• Apply continuous improvement efforts across shop operations, efficiency, culture, productivity, and work quality
• Implement training programs in conjunction with OEMs to advance technician skills and expertise
• Drive daily production through the shop by planning for and allocating proper resources to exceed customer requirements and company revenue targets
• Supervise staff to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, and providing feedback to employees
• Oversee and develop leadership skills in shop supervision to drive performance of company productivity, culture, and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities and provide strategic recommendations for local and regional revenue growth.
• Work with staff to understand customer dynamics, principles of negotiation, and de-escalation in resolving customer concerns.
• Collaborate with other site managers and internal departments to develop company-wide service and productivity best practices

Requirements:

• Demonstrated success in continuous improvement activities and Lean concepts
• 5+ years of experience managing people in a shop environment, including recruiting and development of technicians and support staff
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office expertise (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Proficiency in harvesting and interpreting data to identify trends that impact profitability
• Use information to make strategic recommendations
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, and a sense of urgency in identifying and responding to high priority situations
• Professional attitude with ability to motivate, and lead effectively

Preferred:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in technical or business-related field
• Operations management within the transportation or construction industry

Benefits:

• Competitive salary; DOE
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k Retirement Planning w/ company match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid training
• Opportunity for growth and development
• M-F schedule (some OT); paid holidays

Peak Industrial Company is made up of four different businesses that span across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Montana, and Texas. We are the dealership for and sell, rent, and repair Thermo King transport refrigeration equipment, trailer sales and repair, JCB construction equipment, and Club Car, Golf, and Utility Vehicles.

We are a family owned and operated business and take pride in being successful as a team. We believe strongly in promoting from within for those who are eager to learn and grow. We also provide training and learning opportunities to help technicians and other staff members to continue developing in their careers. If you are ready for opportunity and want to work hard, please take a minute to apply.

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