Operations Manager - BLUvera (Fridley, MN)

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently hiring an Operations Manager who is accountable for completing plant operations in a rapidly growing assembly/manufacturing environment. You are responsible for developing and accomplishing all plant objectives in the areas of safety, quality, production, finance, people development, and customer service. 

You should be looking for ways to improve the metrics of the operation, through visual, hands-on applications, along with development of the immediate supervisory staff and lead personnel. This position reports directly to the off-site Plant Manager. Therefore, strong communication skills are a critical component to your success in this role. 

**Please Note - This role is based in our new Fridley, MN facility full-time

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plan, direct, and lead plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance with regulations and policies 

• Direct, supervise, and develop plant staff for efficient and safe operations 

• Establish, communicate, implement, and enforce safety programs; conduct safety inspections and meetings; ensure proper equipment use and maintenance 

• Establish and monitor plant budget; analyze costs and material usage; develop labor models; identify and implement profitability improvements 

• Recommend purchase of capital equipment and plant expansion 

• Prepare and maintain reports, records, and logs (e.g., budget, production, environmental, safety); handle P&L for operations 

• Foster high customer service levels through on-time deliveries, responsiveness, and quality assurance 

• Meet all customer quality requirements 

• Communicate with company resources to coordinate activities, develop solutions, and reduce waste 

• Employ lean methodologies and tools to achieve business objectives 

• Serve as the go-to resource for all construction products manufactured in the plant 

• Support Plant Manager in developing business cases for new assembly or manufacturing opportunities 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred), business administration, or manufacturing management 

• Resourcefulness and self-starting work habits 

• Problem solving based on information and sound judgment 

• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and inclusive behaviors 

• Track record of including diverse team members in challenging and high-profile tasks 

• Minimum five years of assembly/manufacturing experience in a leadership role, including safety, quality, people development, production, financial, and inventory management 

• Build a high-performing team in a demanding, fast-moving, growth-oriented atmosphere 

• Strong project management, problem solving, and organizational skills 

• Experience leading continuous improvement and change management activities 

• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with a record of building relationships and collaborating across multiple operations and corporate functions 

• Keen business insight and attention to detail with a record of leading change and delivering superior safety and business results 

• Experience with ERP (Oracle) software preferred 

• Driver’s license required 

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  

• Dental plan  

• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  

• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  

• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  

• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources 

• Tuition reimbursement  

• Adoption Assistance   

• Gym Membership Discount Program   

**The base pay range for this role is $118,600 - $178,000. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. 

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• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

BLUvera, Mortenson’s vertically integrated manufacturing and fabrication affiliate, utilizes advanced design, engineering, 3D modeling, and manufacturing to deliver a safer, faster, and more predictable experience to the built environment. By utilizing DfMA principles (design for manufacturing and assembly), BLUvera leverages technology in the manufacture and fabrication of off-site construction products- enabling our customers to realize the schedule and cost savings that the industrialized process creates. Our aim is to transform the way we build things, turning digital models into precision specified building components, not just by being at the leading edge of industry disruption, but creating it! 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

Other Items to Note 

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 

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• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.