Director of Operations (Mike Hooks LLC)

The job functions include:

• planning and overseeing daily operations
• measuring and improving productivity
• coordinating with other departments
• solving problems
• setting production milestones
• managing captains and chief engineers
• determining labor needs, assisting with budget preparations
• improving reliability
• improving safety
• developing new capital improvements
• executing business processes
• updating and enforcing the operations manual and policies

The ideal candidate will have excellent managerial and supervisory skills, knowledge and experience in operations and production management, the ability to interpret financial data, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to travel extensively along the Gulf Coast.

The Director of Operations role at Mike Hooks requires a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in operations and production management. Dredging experience being a valuable asset, however not a requirement with extensive operations management experience in a construction or manufacturing environment. A bachelor’s degree in business management, business administration, or a related field is required, and an M.B.A. is preferred. Educational requirement may be waived for the right candidate with extensive and relevant experience.

Required certifications or licenses include TWIC and Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Physical requirements include the ability to push, pull, bend, stand for long periods of time, climb stairs and ladders, lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and parts up to 50 lbs, and prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.