Assistant Operations Manager
Adams Outdoor
- Peoria, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Functions as the right hand to the Operations Manager in defining and implementing policies, procedures, and standards regarding overall operational performance. Further, the Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that Operations Department and AOA policies, procedures, and guidelines are followed and executed without exception by line personnel.
- Is capable of functioning as the Operations Manager and running the department for a short period of time when the Operations Manager is otherwise indisposed and not in the market.
- Assigns and monitors the work of Construction Employees to ensure efficient flow and execution of work assignments and utilization of market resources and equipment.
- Makes recommendations regarding market effectiveness and issues pertaining to performance management of operations employees.
- Trains and develops staffs as needed.
- Ensures compliance with and adherence to the quality control standards regarding all production activity, bulletins, new construction, maintenance, and repairs.
- At times, works with Corporate Director of Operations to resolve any administrative, operational, or technical deficiencies.
- Assists the Operations Manager in the coordination and use of operations resources as needed.
- Supports the Operations Manager in overseeing employee compliance to OSHA and DOT requirements.
- Protects company assets at all times, including the maintenance and cleanliness of company trucks, buildings, shops, grounds and equipment.
- Perform other functions as assigned by Operations Manager or designated supervisor.
- High School degree or equivalent degree.
- Five years operational experience.
- Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
- AOA, founded in 1983 by Steve Adams, is the 4th largest, and largest privately-held, Outdoor Advertising operator in the U.S.. AOA operates in the following 12 markets: Ann Arbor/Kalamazoo/Lansing (MI), Beaufort/Charleston/Florence (SC), Charlotte (NC), Eastern Pennsylvania (PA), Madison (WI), Norfolk (VA), Peoria and Champaign (IL).
- Searchlight Capital Partners, a leading global private investment firm, in partnership with British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, one of the largest asset managers in Canada, invested in AOA in 2021.