Operations Manager

Job Title

Responsible for implementing and directing the day-to-day process control and operational activities, plans and programs to ensure efficient operation and 100% safety and environment compliance. Includes the direction and management of a key customer, costs, staffing (internal & external), equipment resources and decision making.

EPIC's nationwide rail transportation solutions, including trucking support, provide the safest, most sustainable, reliable and cost-effective way to transport. Our comprehensive logistics support addresses the full range of our customers' rail transportation needs. We work to protect the health of our environment, reduce transportation's carbon footprint, now and in the future. EPIC also takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

Key Success Factors

• Directly supervise employees as well as sub-contract services.
• Interface with other business partners in evaluation and preparation of models and plans for new business.
• Interpret operational data and make operational changes as needed.
• Coordinate all maintenance / equipment activities.
• Successfully interface with safety, environmental and regulatory agencies to ensure efficiency processing and shipping/delivery of material.
• Achieve safety, compliance and operational budgetary goals.

Essential Functions

• Manage, train, supervise and monitor performance of field and plant personnel to ensure safe and proper operation of equipment.
• Monitors and controls field and plant operations in accordance with manufacturers O&M manuals, SOP's and established company policies and procedures.
• Enforce and maintain company safety programs and procedures.
• Frequent independent decision-making.
• Develop and maintain daily spreadsheets and operating reports relating to operations.
• Ensures that the facility operates within permit compliance, at/above its designed quota.
• Reports weekly status covering all processing and maintenance related activities to Director of Operations.
• Exhibit at all times safe behavior and perform job in safe manner.

Status and Scope

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and know how to appropriately use discretion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to assist EHS&T Manager with development and administration of training programs for staff.

Competencies

• Organizing: Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Peer Relationships: Is seen as a team player and is cooperative.
• Flexibility: Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.
• Time Management: Values time, uses his/her time effectively and efficiently.
• Ethics and Values: Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times.
• Integrity and Trust: Admits mistakes and is seen as a direct, truthful individual.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 4 year degree preferred.
• 2-3 years management experience.
• Experience in production or transportation industry required.
• Must have computer skills and experience with Word, Excel.
• Strong organizational, time management and attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and state/federal safety rules and regulations preferred

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V