Operations Director jobs in Gary, IN

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

The goal of this position is to oversee daily field, yard, and shop operations, ensuring all are managed
and performed efficiently and effectively. The Director of Operations is responsible for developing and
supporting field leaders and their crews.

Everyone’s function within the company requires team members to be cooperative and helpful to the rest
of the team. It is expected that each member of the team will assist others and that respect and
cooperation will be provided. Korellis has an open-door policy and requires a teamwork approach and
sharing of responsibilities. Any candidate should be able to adopt this mindset and co-exist within our
collaborative environment.

Experience/Education/Requirements

• 5 years of construction operation knowledge
• Valid pre-hire and ongoing drug testing; MVR and background screenings
• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred, but not required
  

Description of Duties

• Ownership of all field operations to maximize efficiency, profitability, and logistics of projects and

o Develop and use advanced planning skills for establishing productivity of manpower,
equipment, etc. to ensure projects start within required timelines

o Schedule all manpower for production crews
o Understanding of current and upcoming project schedule
o Anticipate and react to inclement weather events

• Minimum two jobsite visits per week, encompassing all trades
• Partner with Senior Management to understand and execute the Operations function as it relates

with Human Resource Manager/Safety Manager in accordance with company policy; oversee
disciplinary meetings and terminations

• Develop and foster relationships with all affiliated unions regarding manpower and training needs
• Expedite new ideas with specific implementation dates
• Schedule and attend foremen, right hand, sheet metal, masonry, and leadership meetings
• Presentation of company process improvements and employee recognition at monthly safety

meetings
• Oversee Yard & Logistics Manager and Lead Mechanic; overall yard and shop operations
• Oversee Workforce Development Manager and Training Center

o Ensure standard curriculums for all trades are implemented and followed
o Enforce training participation across all field employees

• Provide gestures of goodwill to team, including, but not limited to: meals, Korellis-branded

• Understand purpose, process, and participation in Crisis Management Program
• Represent the company in a professional manner
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Support the company’s safety policy
• Maintain confidentiality of company, client, and employee information
  

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Proficiency or ability to learn and adapt to additional proprietary software programs, including

Immediate Supervisor: President / CEO
Direct Reports: Foremen, Yard & Logistics Manager, Lead Mechanic, Workforce Development
Manager, Superintendent

BENEFITS & PERKS
The Korellis Way
When we polled our employees for reasons why they love working at Korellis, the #1 response was -
our TEAM! We are a fast-paced, hard-working, tight-knit group of construction professionals. We
have an employee-centric philisophy, which means we take care of our employees first through
industry-leading wages and benefits, stay on the cutting edge of technology and safety, and
empower the team daily. In turn, our employees deliver unparalleled results to our clients. We are
100% Employee Owned so everyone has a vested interest in our success!

FINANCIAL HEALTH & WELLNESS TIME OFF

401(K) with company match Health Insurance PTO & Sick Days
Company Ownership via ESOP Supplemental Vision & Dental Paid Holidays

Financial Coaching AFLAC Coverage - Short-Term Disability, Bereavement Time
Quarterly Safety Bonus Program Cancer, Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Flexible Scheduling

Onsite Fitness Room Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program

FAMILY & FUN COMPANY-PROVIDED DEVELOPMENT

George & Harriet Scholarship Program Cell Phone* Annual Performance Evaluations
Various other scholarships available to Laptop with remote connection Quarterly Development Meetings

employees and dependents Tablet* Tuition Reimbursement
Company gatherings, team celebrations, Truck or Vehicle Allowance* Continuing Education and Cross-

game/rec room, and more! Credit Card* Training Opportunities

Work-from-home capabilities* | Community involvement/Volunteer opportunities | Vendor perks
Company shirts and laundry service | Onsite and online stores with Korellis-branded apparel

• Eligible employees only - some positions may vary

THE KORELLIS WAY