Director of Operations (Nitrogen Services) at Airbase

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial Gases, Nitrogen ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 8+ years of business operations experience in a leadership capacity
  • Strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all operation functions of Airgas Nitrogen Services, providing strategic vision, guidance, and leadership to associates to grow the product line as market leader
  • Monitor district operations, maintenance, compliance, and operating cost performance
  • Maintain a manpower plan to ensure operational personnel availability for customer requirements and associate development
  • Lead and promote safety by enforcing safety policies and procedures
  • Lead, supervise, manage, motivate, and train the operations management team to achieve highest standards of safety, performance, and productivity
  • Ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are in place to evaluate goal performance and provide progress reports
  • Resolve operational, personnel, and equipment resource planning and maintenance problems to minimize costs and delays
  • Monitor monthly profit and loss statements (P&Ls) and manage operating expenses (OPEX); identify and correct unfavorable trends and improve ratios
  • Guide team in developing, implementing, and revising standard operational practices
  • Ensure accurate collection and communication of job data for timely billing, coordinating with sales teams
  • Create and recommend annual strategic goals; develop operations and capital expenditure budget; coordinate capital expenditures post-approval
  • Collaborate with Safety Department on unsafe conditions or safety issues
  • Consult with Human Resources on personnel issues, ensuring timely documentation of disciplinary matters and performance deficiencies
  • Stay current with industry knowledge through workshops, publications, networks, and professional associations
  • Maintain confidentiality of financial, production, sales, and marketing information
  • Uphold corporate image and philosophy in interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, including Equal Employment Opportunity, workplace violence, drug-free workplace, and workers' compensation

Skills

Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Leadership
Safety Compliance
Performance Metrics
KPIs
Resource Planning
Team Supervision
Manpower Planning
Cost Management

Airbase

Spend management and AP automation platform

About Airbase

Airbase offers a spend management platform that helps businesses manage their financial operations more effectively. The platform includes services such as guided procurement, accounts payable automation, expense management, and corporate card management. These features allow companies to control their spending, streamline procurement processes, and automate accounts payable tasks. Airbase's software is designed to be user-friendly, providing visibility and control over spending for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Unlike many competitors, Airbase also fosters a community for finance professionals through its Slack group, Off the Ledger, where users can share insights and ask questions. The goal of Airbase is to provide businesses with the tools they need to manage their finances efficiently and ensure compliance globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$88MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from Amazon Business could threaten Airbase's market share in spend management.
Paylocity's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service offerings.
Rapid AI integration may face adoption challenges, impacting customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Airbase offers a comprehensive spend management platform with AP automation and corporate card management.
The platform provides real-time insights into spending, enhancing decision-making for mid-market firms.
Airbase's partnership with Sardine enhances fraud prevention, increasing platform security and client trust.

Upsides

AI-powered Touchless AP reduces manual processing time, boosting efficiency and cost savings.
Paylocity's acquisition could expand Airbase's resources and accelerate growth and innovation.
New spend analytics and vendor management features offer better financial control for clients.

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