Director Of Operations Jobs

Summary

About Kinetics

Founded in 1973, Kinetics is a full-service process and mechanical contractor specializing in the design and installation of process, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems. We have proven experience supporting global clients in the microelectronic, solar, biopharmaceutical, data center, R&D, and other technology-driven markets.

With approximately 2000 employees in 17 regional offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Kinetics can support the challenging requirements of our global clients in all regions of the world. Our engineering, project, and support teams cover a broad range of technical disciplines and provide competent design services for clients in diverse industries. Our design-build and turnkey solutions enable our clients to focus on strategic issues, leaving the important details to the Kinetics team.

The Director of Operations is responsible to provide overall management and direction for multiple operations/multiple sites/projects within the AZ region to ensure that projects meet or exceed customer and corporate goals; perform to profit/expense objectives and perform as any other job-related duties deemed necessary and/or as assigned by supervisor. Must embrace Company’s Beyond Zero Safety culture and demonstrate personal commitment to the health and welfare of entire team.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Represent the firm with clients, investors, and business partners.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance management team; attract, recruit and retain required members of the operations and administrative support teams not currently in place; provide mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program.
• Responsible for fiscal management of all aspects of the business in their geography, including budget management.
• Develop blueprints for growth and efficiently implement them.
• Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
• Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes in assigned geography.
• Responsible to lead operational and administrative and staff to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.
• Act as lead "client-care officer" through direct contact with every client and partner.
• Manage the segment/customer base to: exceed established financial targets; exceed customer quality and service requirements; develop and adhere to written SOPs; meet project schedules; and manage company assets.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and management to the assigned geography to ensure alignment with the mission and core values of the company. Bottom line: Build a beautiful company.

Qualifications

• It is expected that the candidate will have established a proven track record of success in an operational management role. Experience in a highly complex environment, specifically with an organization that is geographically dispersed, is a must.
• Must have great attention to detail, be an established leader, team player and willing to mentor subordinates. Must also be a solid communicator, with the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Should possess a customer network in the industry (construction, with focus on bio/pharm, semi-conductor and/or other related similar industry).
• B.S. in construction management, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or related field is highly desirable. Candidate should possess a minimum of 8 – 10 yrs of professional experience.
• Strong mechanical systems knowledge, specifically high purity process piping.
• Must be comfortable with the “supplier” nature of the function. He/she must demonstrate the leadership skills required to drive continuous improvement of processes which maximize the customer’s experience.
• Ability to lead an organization by financial objectives while maintaining existing budgets.
• The selected candidate should have extensive and in-depth industry-related experience, with several years of experience in the management and execution of major projects.

COMPETENCIES:

• Results Driven
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Leadership
• Financial Management
• Decision Making

Working conditions

Travel may be required. Works inside corporate office, branch, satellite or job site office(s) when required to perform the work assigned.

Physical requirements

This job could require sitting and standing for extended periods of time and completing repetitive tasks. Extensive computer work.