POSITION SUMMARY:
The Operations Special Project Lead is to actively pursue continuous improvement within operations and its partners. The positions primary responsibility is aimed at leading special projects within operations and developing strategic improvements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include the following; other duties may be assigned)
- Effectively respond to and interact with all levels of organization staff.
- Assist with operational improvements with various departments.
- Propose strategies for key process improvement.
- Analyze workflows and coordinate with continuous improvement.
- Analyze branch operations and assist developing strategic improvement.
- Act as a leader in operations and relay feedback from other departments.
- Ability to multi-task and handle various projects.
- Assist in daily branch operations as needed.
- Embody personal leadership qualities through the following. Be in the moment to ensure authentic and humanistic interactions. Continuously volunteer discretionary effort and model desired behavior to drive business results while also leveraging and respecting separate realities. Be curious in interactions, having courageous conversation with other when needed, and take personal accountabilities for all responsibilities.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Electrical, Industrial and/or distribution experience preferred but not required
- Bachelor's degree (B.A or B.S.) from a 4-year college or University; or
- 10+ years' of related experience and/or training; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and with little supervision
- Must demonstrate good time management skills
- Must possess strong planning, organizational and execution skills
- Must have the ability to set goals and meet deadlines
- Must possess excellent customer service skills
- Must demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities and ability to get the job done correctly and in a timely manner
- Must possess a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution
- Must have the ability to establish strong working relationships with co-workers and management
- Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX)
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| | ☒ None |
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| | ☐ Immediate supervision |
| | over a unit, section or department |
| | where the majority of the time is |
| | spent assigning, reviewing, checking |
| | work and eliminating ordinary |
| | difficulties. Recommends candidates |
| | for hiring, termination; coaches and |
| | reviews performance, salary reviews |
| | and applies company policies. |
| | |
| | ☐ Direct manager of a |
| | unit, section, group or department |
| | involving responsibility for results |
| | in terms of cost, methods and |
| | personnel. Full accountability for |
| | hiring, discipline, discharge, |
| | performance reviews, team |
| | development, salary administration, |
| | etc. |
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- Long and varied hours required occasionally
- Ability to work mandatory physical inventory
- Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment
- Ability to work in dusty conditions
TRAVEL:
☒ Yes
☐ No
If yes, the % of travel time required: 40%
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance. The employee will frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Required Skills
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