Area Manager - Lexington

Job Location:

Louisville, KY 40214 | Position Type:
Full Time | Salary Range: $55,000.00

Performs intermediate and long‑range planning. Coordinates, directs and inspects the job performance and results of the local management and supervisory staff.

• Plans, develops and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Directs employee training, staff development programs and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Trains supervisory personnel in effective techniques for training such as new employees' orientation, on‑the‑job training, health and safety practices, management development and adaptations to changes in policies, procedures and practices.
• Monitors expenditures of funds in budget, promotes cost control awareness and takes measures to meet the budget.
• Oversees and monitors operational effectiveness and quality of services, frequent inspections of all facilities to observe and note the quality level.
• Provides feedback to management/supervisory staff.
• Conducts reviews of and monitors preventive maintenance schedules.
• Monitors the utilization of the computer system and ensures optimal operations.
• Prepares and performs employee performance evaluations. Reviews performance evaluations of employees not reporting directly to this position.
• Approves payroll and purchase order items.
• Communicates and coordinates with client management and personnel on a wide range of topics and issues.
• Negotiates, approves and monitors subcontractor contracts.
• Interviews and hires job applicants.
• Performs employee counselling and takes appropriate disciplinary action as required.
• Ensures compliance with all state/local and federal laws that apply to employment and industry practices, of ISO practices into daily activities of all subordinate personnel. Sets the standard for providing continuous quality services to the client.
• Organizes a local safety committee comprised of employees and management whose goal is to: identify loss exposure and evaluate the risk; develop and implement plans to avoid the exposure; establish and promote the maintenance of a safe, accident‑free and healthy work environment.
• Must be certified as an ISO auditor by attending a 2‑day training seminar.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Has total responsibility for all employees’ work performance within the facility. Is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of activities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED. College degree in a field of study applicable to general industry preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of five (5) years of related experience within the last seven (7) years managing and maintaining a facility or facilities of comparable size, scope, equipment and building systems.
• Physical Demands:
  Standing, sitting, walking; lifting/carrying < 20 lbs.; lifting/carrying 20–50 lbs.; lifting/carrying > 50 lbs.; stooping/bending/squatting/crawling/crouching, pulling/pushing, twisting trunk/neck, climbing, balancing, reaching with hands and arms, grasping/squeezing. High‑speed performance, constant high‑stress stress of meeting frequent deadlines, emergency stress situations.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations; ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and the general public.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work with…