Operations Manager - Baton Rouge, LA

Company: SGS North America
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description - SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description - Responsible for the overall coordination of field operations and supervision of field personnel from the office.

Job Functions
Liaison between Field Supervisors, Laboratory staff, and Clients HDE
Understand and comply with individual Client Instructions and requirements
Receive Client orders, dispatch work to field staff, follow up on job progress and reports to Clients
Understand and comply with Company procedures for Safety, Field Operations, and reporting
Provide guidance to various supervisory personnel
Check and approve field expenses and field equipment purchases
Takes active role in local marketing efforts
This position will (directly or indirectly) supervise employees and will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these individuals. Executes responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws and the organization's policies which include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Conduct regular employee meetings to ensure that all personnel are completely informed with regard to policies, procedures and performance issues, for their development and improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED. (Required)
A minimum of five (5) years of transferable experience in the Oil, Gas and Chemical Inspection Industry, with two (2) or more supervisory experience. (Required)
Position requires incumbent to be able to work all shifts, which could include extended or abnormal hours (evenings, weekend / holiday) when needed to meet business comfort. (Required)
Bachelor's degree preferred. (Preferred)

Additional Information - SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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