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Operations Manager

Req Number: 2DB1J3
Location: E. Atlanta GA
Posted: 1/2/2025
Category: Industrial : Industrial Services
Job Type: Permanent

The Military Division of Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for an Operations Manager at their facility in Conyers( eastern Atlanta GA metropolitan area.) They have grown into a nationwide organization, providing rigging and machinery moving, industrial storage, crating & export packaging services, with a solid reputation of investment in their people.

This is a very "boots on the ground" role; they are looking for candidates who are genuinely interested in and excited about working in a HANDS-ON CONSTRUCTION environment. Much of the leadership team began in entry-level positions, advancing to their current leadership roles – lots of room for career growth!

* This company is specifically seeking candidates with U.S. military experience *

Compensation: $110,000-115,000 base

Travel: local/regional travel required. Approximately 8 nights away from home per month.

What You Will Do:
Will have direct operational leadership over 40-50 people across five states (TN, AL, MS, FL, GA, SC). Support and manage day-to-day operations of rigging and/or crating functions to ensure the efficient use of time, materials, and equipment, and the work performed is done in a safe and effective manner. Will be involved in planning, directing, or coordinating operational activities. Assist with policy formation and enforcement, budgeting, planning materials or labor resources, and be actively involved in processes and strategic planning affecting operations at all levels.

  • Direct and coordinate various department activities to ensure all materials, labor, equipment, and necessary items are available per job-specific or customer-specific requirements.
  • Oversee administrative functions for assigned areas (including training, on-boarding, report generation, record-keeping, approving schedules, or dispatch and logistics coordination.)
  • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers so all necessary materials or equipment is ready and available when needed, and operations are sustained; act as company representative to external customers, vendors, agencies, and other on-site contractors.
  • Establish and implement operational protocols that may include temporary staffing, safety, information dissemination, or emergency procedures.
  • Set and oversee department goals or objectives in conjunction with managers, foremen, and the General Manager.
  • Evaluate processes to ensure they are compliant with laws, regulations, and customer or company specifications.
  • Act as coach or mentor for employee and team development; resolve minor employee issues or conflicts.
  • Participate in job walks, equipment inspection, review budget requirements and/or constraints, and provide overall guidance for operations or other departments as needed and requested.

Education and Work Experience:
  • At least 4 years of US Military experience required
  • 3-5 years’ experience in construction, operations, industrial applications, or similar experience required.
  • Needs to be very interested in working in a HANDS-ON CONSTRUCTION environment.
  • Prior supervisory background or knowledge preferred.
  • Direct rigging and/or crane industry experience highly preferred.

Title: Operations Manager
Location: Conyers GA
Client Job ID: 510703394


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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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