Skip to main content

This job has expired

Operations Manager I

Employer
Lamar Advertising Company
Location
Marshfield
Salary
Competitive

View more

Industry
Construction
Role
Manager
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time


Do you have what it takes to lead a fast-paced operations & construction team? Our Lamar office in Marshfield, Wisconsin, is now hiring a new management team member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Marshfield, WI, and the surrounding areas. If you're great at planning schedules, multi-tasking, and enjoy spending some time outside, we have a great opportunity for a self-motivated leader!

The purpose of the Operation Manager is to manage and educate the operations crew. The Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining safe structures, equipment, and shop. The Operations Manager is a first line manager in the operations department.

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

Billboards

Interstate logos

Handpainted murals

Transportation and airports

The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out these videos:

What you can expect from us:

A flexible work environment that celebrates differences and fosters the feeling of family

A Monday - Friday, 6 am - 4 pm work schedule with paid holidays

First-year earning potential of $60,000 - $80,000 / year dependent on relevant experience and qualifications

A comprehensive 3-month training/safety program

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential

Multiple medical plan options

Dental and vision insurance

120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure

401K plan with company contributions for participation

Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

A day in the life:

Responsible for managing the safety program. This includes hosting monthly safety meeting, ensuring the crew wears the correct safety clothing and equipment, and performing monthly safety observations.

Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and appearance of the structure and Lamar owned properties. This includes ensuring the advertisements are installed correctly, ensuring the vegetation is maintained, and ensuring the structures are properly maintained and upgraded.

Responsible for managing major construction projects. This includes negotiating with subcontracts/vendors, purchasing materials, interacting with the lessor, etc.

Responsible for overseeing expenses and ensuring the operations department remains within budget. Also responsible for tracking the inventory.

Responsible for planning daily duties and routes for the operations crew, including routing their schedules based on installation and maintenance needs.

On occasion, may be required to install and maintain billboards.

What we're looking for in YOU:

Working knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office suite to prepare business correspondence and prepare spreadsheets

Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities.

Skill in establishing rapport, encouraging individuals on a professional basis, and listening perceptively

Skill in mediating between parties and groups.

Skill in working as a part of a team, collaborating with employees, and maintain good working relationships.

Skill in managing including organizing objectives, delegating responsibility, training, evaluating subordinate effectiveness, and administering necessary discipline.

Detailed knowledge of building and dismantling structures, installing and uninstalling advertisements, electrical upkeep, and vegetation maintenance as it pertains to the billboards.

Detailed knowledge of Lamar, OSHA, DOT, federal and state safety regulations.

Ability to understand and operate within a set budget.

Detailed knowledge of the inventory/market and obstacles of each structure in the market.

Ability to drive safely in a company vehicle.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A high school diploma is required.

A valid driver's license is required.

Generally falls into this location size, but not limited to: up to 12 million in revenue

2 years of Operations experience in the outdoor advertising industry or equivalent experience in a safety-related position is required

1 year of supervisory experience preferred

Must have recommendation from Area Field Manager, Territory Manager, or Regional Manager

Preferred certifications, depending on location need: CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD (internally only)

A one year certificate, or training, from a college or technical school in welding, construction, electrical, or related field is preferred.

An OSHA (Occupational Hazard and Safety Administration) safety certification is preferred.

Other equivalent combination of education & experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The primary work environment for this position is the office, shop, and outdoors.

The physical demands for this position are moderate to heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds), pushing, reaching, seeing (reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50%, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and climbing (up to 200 feet).

Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%.

Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic

Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch for clarification on why we're asking for this information!

California Residents - Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar. Lamar will not sell this information.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert