Director of field operations job description

• Preferred, 15 years’ experience within the road construction industry
• Preferred, 10 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably as an Asphalt Paving Superintendent or Foreman
• Knowledge of road construction methods, materials, and industry requirements
• Ability to perform work in high traffic volume areas for extended periods
• Ability to demonstrate strong work ethic with integrity and commitment to compliance
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record

Compensation and Inclusions

Low 110k

Ideal 120k

High 130k

Bonus range is up to 25% of annual salary, typically bonus averages are seen at a rate of 21%

Included is a company vehicle and fuel card. Company cell phone which can be used as a personal cell as well.

Full benefit package to include 401k profit sharing is included with 50% match up to 6%.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

We are searching for a Director of Field Operations to lead, manage and build our field support operations team.

As a Director of Field Operations, you will spin up and manage an operation that can provide nationwide support to our robotic piece-picking solutions for e-commerce. You will lead, assemble, and train a team of field technicians to commission new robotics systems at customer sites. You will also train customer personnel to operate these systems and perform regular maintenance and repair remotely and via onsite technical troubleshooting and support. The field support team will work cross functionally with QA/QE, Systems and Solutions engineers to ensure continuous improvement, reliability, quality, and autonomy of our systems across facilities.

At OSARO we develop solutions to endow industrial robots with the level of autonomy needed to perform an unprecedented variety of complex pick and place tasks leveraging sophisticated robot control and neural network-based perception algorithms. We value candidates who are passionate about what they build, feel a strong sense of ownership over their work, and love being continually challenged. You are someone who cares deeply about your team so you are both direct and believe in doing what you say.

What You'll be DoingDeveloping processes and building a team to perform both remote and onsite software & IT commissioning and provisioning Creating and maintaining strong relationships with integrators and vendors Directing, coordinating, and communicating installation and commissioning activities in the field; and monitoring daily operations Collaborating with Program Management to develop detailed deployment plans and install schedules that meet customer timelines Developing acceptance test plans alongside Program Management that fulfill acceptance criteria laid out in SoWsOverseeing execution of system quality checks and final Site Acceptance TestingManaging install deadlines, balancing staffing requirements to ensure coverage, and training & mentoring the team to ensure timeliness Forecasting expenses and monitoring costs at various stages of the project to stay within budgets Scheduling and managing onsite maintenance, preventative maintenance, and system tuning Performing data collection and model training to ensure optimal production performance This role will require onsite travel up to 50%

Experience and Skills You'll NeedEngineering degree - computer science, electrical engineering preferred Customer-centric mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills5+ years experience leading teams providing around-the-clock support and managing multiple shifts1-2+ years experience training and coaching direct reports Excellent customer-facing communication skills with the ability to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences (e.g., operations, engineering, or leadership)8-10+ years of progressively expanding responsibilities and experience deploying and supporting hardware and software systems at customer sites Mastery/expertise and performance within the areas of field operations, maintenance and customer delivery Detailed technical knowledge of materials handling processes and robotic automation solutions Empathy: well versed in managing vendor relationships and contractors Project management skills, leading and directing complex engineering projects with budgets and timelines Previous experience deploying systems solutions at customer facilities.

OSARO delivers best-in-class robotic piece-picking solutions for e-commerce where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items. In the rapidly evolving world of logistics technology, OSARO offers smarter automation, low-risk business plans, and its signature Hypercare support from exploration to installation. OSARO's intelligent robots enable goods-to-robot (G2R) use cases, where the greatest gains are yet to be made on the automated warehouse floor. Its machine-learning vision and control software provides the foundation for all its products.

We have a highly international team made up of expert machine learning practitioners and dedicated software and hardware engineers which matches well with the global nature of our business. We are naturally curious, love healthy debate, and respect varying points of view. At OSARO, we strive to be champions for equality. We believe we can serve as a model for diversity in the tech industry by emphasizing policies of nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.
We are an equal opportunity employer offering
- Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits
- Generous vacation time
- Excellent paid parental leave policy with the option for additional reduced and unpaid leave
- The chance to work with robots in a dog friendly office!
The above full-time position is available immediately.

Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university 5+ years direct experience Multi-unit management experience in a full- service restaurant operation. Safe food handling certification is required. Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as reports, procedure manuals and recipes. Understanding of P&L statements, food costs and payroll budgets. Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner. Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels. Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically. Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and Company needs.

Physical Requirements

• Requires periods of walking, standing, communicating, reaching, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions.
• Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Frequently lift/move up to 30lbs.
• This position is exposed to high levels of heat within an enclosed space.