Manager, Operations AZ in Surprise, Arizona at TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC.

Using a wide degree of creativity and latitude and in conjunction with clients and stakeholders, the Manager, Operations - AZ leads all aspects of the ongoing operations of TRC AZ, LLC proving ground facilities.

• Lead a diverse group of associates both internal and external to the organization in operating state of the art automotive testing facilities

• Ultimate accountability for all testing, scheduling, and safety at the facility

• Coordinates resource allocation for operations and maintenance

• Collaborate with clients, partners, suppliers, other employees, and stakeholders to ensure the success of the operation

• Hire, manage, train and motivate TRC AZ employees

• Promote effective communication

• Support Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts

• Coordinates with and manages outside vendors and subcontractors

• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets

• Review and approve test proposals, purchases, plans and reports

• Collaborate with customers, partners, suppliers, other employees, and stakeholders to maintain a collective and healthy work environment.

*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.

**Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)

• Maintain positive productive relationships with supervisor and company leaders through proactive communication

• Coordinate and attend customer meetings for purposes of work planning, benchmarking, progress/performance review and resolution of issues

• Contribute to periodic resource discussions with staff and supervisor to clarify evolving assignments, ensure appropriate progress, clarify priorities, and to solicit assistance to overcome impediments

• Contribute to the planning and development of facility in order to maximize the use of available space and optimize testing efficiency, while enabling an environment of confidentiality

• Assist in monitoring facility maintenance and equipment installation ensuring achievement of timing, costs and contract requirements

• Assist in identifying and estimating facility costs including equipment and materials, labor, operational contracts, maintenance, etc.

• Recommend equipment for purchase based on the ability to meet customer needs

• Maintain proving ground operations and staffing to provide:

• Provide leadership to staff in providing automotive testing operations

• Ensure that efficiency and safety targets are established and met

• Establish and document policies, procedures, manuals and training material as needed

• Provide regular updates to supervisor on key performance metrics

• Develop thorough understanding of relevant corporate processes and IT systems

• Ensure operation and employment legal compliance set forth by federal, state, and local legislature

• Completion of customer support in a timely, error-free, and competitive manner

• Make independent and competent decisions

• High school diploma required

• Minimum 5 years of laboratory or test facility operations experience required

• General knowledge of automotive testing

• Demonstrated leadership, management, delegation and interpersonal skills

• Valid driver’s license

• Excellent computer skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Ability to embrace and champion change

• Ability to make independent and competent decisions

• Standard office, climate controlled environment

• Standard laboratory environment

• May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degree and above 95 degrees

• May be exposed to inclement weather

· Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time

· Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

· Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers

· Capable of positioning one’s self into bending, stretching, climbing, or awkward positions