Legal Operations Manager Jobs in New Jersey

Job Description

The Field Operations Manager (FOM) is responsible for leading day-to-day operations across a portfolio of Amazon fulfillment, logistics, and specialty facilities throughout the NY/NJ metro corridor. This role provides direct leadership to approximately six managers overseeing 10–15 locations and a workforce of approximately 250 employees. The FOM ensures all sites operate safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with ABM and client expectations. This leader is accountable for service execution, staffing strategy, labor control, quality audits, client relationships, payroll accuracy, compliance, and manager development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader who can balance field presence with strategic oversight across a multi-site region.

Annual Salary: $85,000–95,000 annually
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

Territory: This Area Manager position is up to 50 percent travel within NY/NJ to visit sites

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

- Lead daily janitorial and facility support operations across 10–15 client sites throughout NY/NJ
- Ensure all locations consistently meet ABM service standards, Amazon expectations, and contractual scope of work
- Drive execution of route cards, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, and operational best practices
- Respond rapidly to escalations, service failures, staffing shortages, and client concerns with long-term corrective actions
- Maintain readiness for client audits, inspections, and performance reviews

People Leadership

- Directly supervise and develop approximately six managers responsible for site-level execution
- Lead a workforce of approximately 250 employees through effective manager coaching and accountability systems
- Build strong bench strength through hiring, onboarding, training, succession planning, and performance management
- Foster a culture of safety, urgency, teamwork, accountability, and recognition
- Address employee relations matters in partnership with HR and branch leadership

Client & Relationship Management

- Build trusted relationships with Amazon site leadership and key stakeholders across all assigned facilities
- Conduct regular business reviews, site walks, and service alignment meetings with clients
- Ensure timely communication regarding escalations, corrective actions, and operational improvements
- Protect and grow the client relationship through consistent execution and responsiveness

Financial & Administrative Management

- Manage labor performance, payroll accuracy, overtime controls, and staffing to budget targets
- Review headcount versus staffing models and adjust labor deployment as business needs change
- Oversee supply usage, purchasing, vendor support, and expense controls
- Prepare and submit operational reports, financial updates, labor summaries, and action plans

Quality, Safety & Compliance

- Ensure all teammates follow ABM and client safety policies, PPE standards, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain compliance with training programs, onboarding requirements, badging, and certifications
- Conduct quality inspections and leadership audits to validate service execution
- Ensure documentation is complete, current, and audit-ready at all times

Travel & Schedule Flexibility

- Travel regularly throughout the region to support sites, coach leaders, and respond to business needs
- Maintain schedule flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays when operationally required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- 5+ years of leadership experience in janitorial, facilities, logistics, manufacturing, or multi-site operations
- Proven experience managing leaders across multiple locations
- Strong labor management, payroll, staffing, and budget control experience
- Client-facing leadership experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the New York/New Jersey metro area

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience managing services within large distribution centers, fulfillment centers, or Amazon operations
- Bilingual / multilingual capabilities
- Experience with timekeeping, labor management, and compliance systems

About us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility. ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.

ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers. ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now.