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Purpose
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.
Essential Functions*
• 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 )
Relationships
• 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
Facilities
• 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
Operations
• Maintain proving ground operations and staffing to provide:

• PG Licensing - tracking training and licensing
• PG Incident reporting, investigation and management
• PG safety - reviewing test plans, ensuring compliance to facility operating guidelines
• PG confidentiality - monitor physical and process confidentiality controls
• PG scheduling - maintain schedule, coordination between customers
• Facility downtime monitoring/management

Leadership
• 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
Qualifications
• 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
Working conditions
• 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
Physical requirements
• 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
Disclaimer
It is the policy of TRC Inc. to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices, without regard to race, color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.