EAE - Operations Coordinator

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (A&E) is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.
We are currently seeking to hire an outgoing and highly organized Operations Coordinator to assist daily business, and operations management activities. This is an entry-level position within the A&E business unit that will work with and touch multiple aspects/departments within the greater Ergon organization (e.g., safety financial, engineering, IT, HR, training, etc.). Likewise, the role will have an active role in maintaining communication channels between employees, operations management, and Corporate Services to execute business initiatives; as well as support the management, development and implementation of operational systems, policies, and procedures.
To be successful, the A&E Operations Coordinator, should be able to resolve problematic situations efficiently and have excellent communication and organizational skills. The candidate will need to be able to multitask as the demands of the role will be required to work on multiple projects at once. This position must constantly be aware of what is going on throughout the business and will need to build strong relationships with a variety of people to ensure business objectives and activities are met. Ultimately, the Operations Coordinator must be able to support the daily operations of the business and its long-term objectives.
Successful candidates will have a bachelor's degree in business (or a related field) and prior experience in office management, project management, and financial reporting experience being preferred. A deep understanding of financial and project management is also a plus.
Operations Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with different Corporate Services on improvement projects, reporting, gathering information, training, etc.
• Manage and distribute Operational Reporting. This includes monthly operational performance metrics, safety reporting, etc.
• Support incident investigations and reporting (e.g., gathering information, investigation team meetings, follow up actions, etc.).
• Support engineering Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions capital and maintenance projects including scheduling, costing, and project updates.
• Manage and support company programs and systems (e.g. IT, Safety, Environmental, Engineering, etc.)
• Promote existing continuous improvement/change management initiatives and identify areas for improvement in current processes.
• Plan and organize conferences, events, staff training, and employee engagement activities.
• Assist HR with recruiting/hiring.
• Help promote a company culture that encourages high performance and engagement.
• Collaborate with team leaders, management, and corporate services to learn needs and facilitate meeting those needs and goals (e.g. corporate projects, reporting, info gathering, training, etc.)
• Observe, learn, review, and analyze current processes to identify inefficiencies and areas where improvements can be made.

Operations Coordinator Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management (or related field)
• Collaboration and teamwork skills
• Experience in reporting, data analysis, spreadsheets, databases and/or presentation software
• Understanding of general finance and budgeting principles
• Experience in operations/process safety is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with colleagues
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong focus on understanding processes and systems to understand their functions
• Able to receive and give feedback and constructive criticism from a variety of channels

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.
Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.
Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer