Operations Manager

Company: GCC
Location: Watertown
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value to their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates and other construction materials.

Who we are:
GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

What you will do:
The Operations Manager is responsible for all operations, quality and production control including management of supervisors, crews, scheduling, profitability and budgets of projects. This position will be dynamic and its requirements may change as per the General Manager's instructions.

• Cultivates a positive safety culture in the district. Develops and nurtures empowerment in all phases of the operation.
• Oversees the process controls to achieve maximum efficiency and reduce the operating costs
• Ensures execution of operational policies and procedures, to include: skill development, hiring and terminating, scheduling, measuring performance and promotions.
• Ensures company safety and environmental rules and regulations are met through periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, personal activities and working conditions.
• Communicates openly and continually with maintenance management to ensure equipment readiness meets production projections.
• Create rapport with employees and customers showing honesty, integrity, and conveying a positive image of the company he represents.
• Interacts closely with key departments such as: sales, customer service, maintenance, safety, human resources and quality control.
• Prepare the yearly operating budget in coordination with the various departments. Strives to achieve production/cost budget and goals.
• Provide resources and aid to ensure maintenance and operations successfully meet project demands.
• Provide input to maintenance on equipment condition, operator neglect and required repairs.
• Holding and spearheading weekly supervisory meetings to convey the status of work, costs, schedules, profitability and budgets of the department and specific jobs.Experience and abilities you will need:
  
  • BSc/BA in Business / Engineering or relevant field.
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing and delivery in the building materials industry.
  • 5 - 7 years supervisory / management experience.
  • Experience in planning and budgeting.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports.
  • Leadership skills: Ability to motivate employees to achieve common goals, including functional support within the district. Strong commitment to safety & environment, quality, customer service and plant cleanliness.
  • Financial planning skills: Strong organizational and budgeting skills. The Operations Manager is responsible for looking at the future of the business and making key maintenance and investment recommendations.
  • Interpersonal skills: Ability to resolve employee performance issues and conflicts. Must be able to manage an empowered workforce, lead by example and be an effective coach.
  • Communication skills: Ability to communicate performance expectations and work assignments to employees and to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Broader industry knowledge with one or more competitors
  • Understanding of plant and equipment used in the aggregate, ready-mix concrete and transportation business.
  • Frequent regional travel with occasional overnights.You will love working here because:
    At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!
    
    An Equal Opportunity Employer
    GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
    
    We hold each other accountable to live our core values of health and safety, attitude of service, integrity, teamwork, innovation and excellence. GCC employees demonstrate these values every day. An Equal Opportunity Employer GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors, including skills, abilities and experience. Please click the links to view the federal compliance posters

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