Main Responsibilities of a Director of Operations at a Carbon Sequestration Company
Emilie, a Director of Operations at a carbon sequestration company, balances high-level strategic planning—"thinking about what the team needs to accomplish today to accomplish goals for six months or 12 months"—with day-to-day operational decisions, such as logistics and vendor negotiations. The role heavily emphasizes team support, ensuring "the team is set up for success."
Team Management, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Decision-Making, Operations Management
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Emilie Wood
Director of Operations
Carbon Sequestration Company
UC Santa Barbara
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Environmental & Related Sciences
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student
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1. Oversees a team of 14, focusing on team success and removing roadblocks.
2. Develops strategies aligning daily tasks with 6-12 month goals.
3. Negotiates contracts, collaborates with partners/vendors, and makes daily operational decisions (e.g., logistics).
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What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
As a Director of Operations, I oversee a team of 14. A lot of my responsibilities involve ensuring my team is set up for success, so they can navigate their day-to-day tasks without significant roadblocks.
I also focus on strategy, considering what the team needs to accomplish daily to meet our six-month or 12-month goals. This includes negotiating contracts, working with partners or vendors, and setting up consultants.
Additionally, I handle day-to-day decision-making. For example, deciding whether to book a rail car for product transport today, and understanding the implications compared to booking it later.
Overall, my role involves both high-level strategic tasks and daily operational decisions, with a primary focus on supporting the team to achieve our work.