Senior Insulation Crew Lead / Field Operations Manager

About us

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Koala Insulation's mission is to deliver efficiency and improve comfort by addressing customer priorities, with expertise and simplicity, for an ultimately painless process.

Koala Insulation offers high performance, full coverage insulation services throughout the United States.

Our work environment includes :

• On-the-job training
• Growth opportunities

At Koala Insulation of Southern Connecticut, we are looking for an experienced, professional individual to lead and motivate a team in completing our insulation services with quality and efficiency in mind.

This role is responsible for daily field operations tasks, supporting one or more crews and ensuring that they have the tools, products, staff, and job instructions to execute their assigned jobs.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Trains and coaches new employees.
• Performs insulation removal and installation in attics and crawlspaces, while leading the crew.
• Handles conflict resolution as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Communicates effectively with General Manager regarding any employee issues that do not align with company policy.
• Ensures all vehicles and rigs are properly maintained and in good working order.
• Determines labor and scheduling needs to meet service and operations goals.
• Enforces Koala Insulation operations manual and policies, particularly health and safety policies.

Duties / Responsibilities

Safety : Adheres to, champions, and enforces jobsite safety in accordance with all federal, state, and local occupational and health and safety laws.

Ensures that rig is safely driven to jobsite locations.

Operations : Reads specifications to determine job requirements and ensures that enough supplies are on hand. Removes and installs insulation based on specifications of each job.

Ensures that all guidelines are followed with equipment set up and operation. Leads team to complete high quality with each job while maintaining efficiency.

• Technical : Ensures vehicle, insulation rig, and equipment are properly maintained and in good working order. Ability to operate, maintain, and diagnose issues with equipment.
• Customer Service : Communicates professionally with customers, completes paperwork, and accepts payment for work completed.

Ensures that team presents a professional image and that jobsite is thoroughly cleaned upon completing the job.

Other : Continuous improvement of customer service, quality, efficiency, and safety. Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Ability to motivate and influence others with their leadership.
• Excellent time management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong driving skills including towing of trailers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical / troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Experience using a CRM preferred.

Education and Experience :

• High school diploma / GED required
• 3 years of Crew Lead experience required.
• Prior experience in construction, roofing, siding, drywall or related field required.
• Prior experience in insulation installation highly preferred.

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and crawling.
• Working environment may be subject to high temperatures, confined spaces, dust / dirt, hazardous chemicals, and heights.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $27.50 - $32.50 per hour

Expected hours : 35 45 per week

Schedule :

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay :

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Experience :

Construction : 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute :

Shelton, CT (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Shelton, CT : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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