Operations Manager

**Description**

At Lifetouch (part of the Shutterfly family of brands), we believe there is extraordinary power in the self-expression. Built on the tradition of “Picture Day”, Lifetouch has captured the unique personalities of children and families for more than 85 years.
What You’ll Do Here:

- Executes strategies and over sees Operations functions in all locations of the Area.
- Manages the Operations schedule, performance, and payroll while monitoring budgeted labor costs to ensure cost-effective production.
- Communicates, implements, and manages operational processes, procedures and best practices to ensure standardization, compliance and simplification within Operations.
- Communicates with, and serves, Schools regarding Picture Day planning and preparation and oversees the Sales Support team as they frequently interact with Schools and sales staff to ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
- Ensures employees understand Operations metrics. Hold employees accountable by developing, displaying and updating key metrics weekly, recognizing successes and implementing performance improvement plans, as appropriate.
- Coordinates and conducts Operations staff meetings regularly to provide Area updates, engage employees, introduce new Operations, Sales and/or Photography initiatives, discuss performance against metrics (wins and opportunities), etc.
- Ensures the Master Calendar and FOW are consistently updated and kept in synch. Identifies gaps and provides training as needed.
- Ensures pre-Picture Day production and operations processes (Flyers, EDT, job bag assembly, etc.) are consistently and accurately performed, efficient, and accurate to enable perfect Picture Day execution by Photography.
- Monitors post-Picture Day job bags to ensure completeness and accuracy. Provides feedback to Photography Managers to recognize wins and address opportunities for improvement.
- Partners with Area leadership team to ensure the entire area is aligned on processes and procedures, as well as identifying opportunities to strengthen area performance and implement improvement initiatives.
- Performs administrative functions (e.g., ensuring compliance, ordering supplies, approving time records) accurately by established deadlines and ensures all Operations staff meet all deadlines.
- Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, and manages employees, in accordance with company guidelines and processes, to build and maintain a high performing team.
- Manages a budget.
- Communicates and ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as addresses non-compliance in a timely and professional manner.
- Manages and leads a team (2 or more full-time equivalents), including providing day-to-day work direction, sharing performance feedback, giving recognition and communicating effectively.
- Monitors and evaluates individual and team performance.
- Employs techniques to build teamwork in support of business needs to drive results.
- Safeguards all customer, employee and company proprietary and personal information ensuring customer and employee data is kept confidential at all times.

Additional

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversees the school agreements and work orders from sales teams to ensure information is complete and processes are followed.
- Uses reports and tools to closely monitor accounts receivables, promptly taking appropriate actions, as needed.
- Serves as the escalation point for Area issues and concerns related to Sales Support, Production and Accounts Receivable. Communicates proactively with leaders Works to effectively resolve matters in a timely manner.
- Perform other projects or miscellaneous duties as requested or assigned.

The Skills You’ll Bring:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 - 5 years of business, operations, or management experience.
- 3 - 5 years managing and leading direct reports.
- Demonstrated photography knowledge (preferred) and experience in delivering a high-quality product and customer experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as using the Google platform.
- Demonstrated ability to set and execute operational plans.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to influence positive outcomes.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Detail oriented in the execution and follow-up of work.
- Ability to manage, prioritize as well as balance and execute against multiple projects/priorities simultaneously, working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to effectively manage and lead change.
- Takes initiative.
- May require traveling to various locations.

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