IRIS Factory Automation (https://www.irisfactoryautomation.com/) is a fast-paced Applied Automation Company (AppliedIndustrialAutomation.com) that has a leadership opportunity for an Operations Manager.  We offer a dynamic environment, competitive salary and health benefits for the right type of highly motivated individual.

As Operations Manager you will provide strategic and managerial for the key operational functions of the company.  You will work with a team of top talent in the industry that has excellent performance history and even higher potential.  This position calls for a well-organized, self-motivated person who enjoys working on multiple projects while engaging with a diverse team of professionals.  This leader will drive our Trusted Partner message through the organization and deliver on the business goals in this technical value add distribution business. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establishing and carrying out departmental direction for Engineering, Production, and Customer Service through the leaders of these teams
• Drive Trusted Partner mentality for our customers throughout the organizations departments
• Assisting in the recruitment and interviewing of upper management as needed
• Analyzing performance indicators to continuously improve the groups efficiency and effectiveness
• Overseeing budgets, staff, and team performance
• Coach and mentor your direct team to achieve success for them and the business
• Act as a champion for change and gain the teams support and enthusiasm for inanities for the business. 
• Uphold company values, and operate with a high level of integrity
• Establish effective decision-making processes that will enable the company to achieve its long- and short-term goals and objectives.
• Drive the company to achieve customer success and thus surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, and business goals
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding organization, customer, supplier and associate information
• Assist Human Resources in establishing Olympus Controls as an employer of choice
• Well-crafted capability to prioritize tasks and execute on the most impactful to achieve required business outcomes
• Demonstrated experience developing a team and delivering on commitments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Extensive exposure as a seller, business owner or user of industrial automation solutions
• Exposure to Machine Vision, Robotics, and Machine Control in relevant work experience
• Progressive steps in an organization that drive production through a mindset of SQDCI (or similar structured metrics)
• Experience leading a business in utilizing a project management process to reach desired

Qualifications/Experience:

• Related Degree and 10+ years in progressive sales, operations or technical support roles for industrial products - Multiple areas preferred totaling 10 years or more

• Problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving organizational issues, recognizing shortcomings, and carrying out solutions
• Ability to maintain internal/external customer satisfaction
• Ability to delegate tasks as necessary
• Excellent communication, decision making, leadership and conflict management skills

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.