About the Role: The Regional Director of Operations is responsible for leading operational performance and growth of multiple brands within the Central or Mountain region with strategic support from a Division Vice President. This role involves annual operational planning, financial management, team leadership, and operational excellence to ensure the region's success. The Regional Director has direct P&L accountability and works closely with the regional leadership team to align regional objectives with the overall company goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement regional operational strategies aligned with the company’s overall objectives through the regional “pod” structure comprised of operations, finance, human resources, marketing, and technology.
- Work directly with local General Managers and leadership teams to successfully run day-today operations of multiple locations within the region, ensuring high levels of efficiency and effectiveness.
- Participate in daily stand-up meetings with partner companies to drive daily operational excellence which may include being the “acting GM” when necessary.
- Manage the forecasting and planning process and ensure locations within the region meet or exceed financial targets and operational goals.
- Analyze financial reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for operational improvement, cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.
- Work with your Division Vice President to execute on locally identified opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Lead, mentor, and develop General Managers as well as local management personnel.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement professional development plans for team members.
- Ensure exceptional customer service standards are maintained across all locations within the region.
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for employees and customers.
- Work with General Managers to prepare monthly and quarterly financial and operational reviews to identify wins and areas of opportunity.
What Success Looks Like:
- Consistent Operational Excellence: All locations within the region operate efficiently, following established best practices that drive high performance and productivity.
- Financial Performance & Growth: The region consistently meets or exceeds financial targets, with optimized budgets, cost controls, and revenue growth. KPIs are closely monitored, and strategies are implemented to drive profitability and expansion opportunities.
- High-Performing Leadership Team: General Managers are properly onboarded, well-trained, engaged, and perform at a high level.
- Exceptional Customer Experience: Customer service standards remain consistently high across all locations, leading to positive customer feedback, increased retention, and brand loyalty.
- Action-Oriented Project Execution: Successfully executes on project plans aimed at improving or growing businesses. Utilizes the right resources across the platform driving initiatives for operational performance, scalability, and long-term success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in operations management with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple locations of $25m or larger in total revenue.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and improving operational performance in a similar industry.
- Experience managing a distributed workforce and using KPIs to drive performance.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance.
- Proficiency in using operational and financial software and tools.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
Interpersonal Qualifications:
- Customer service focus and mindset, putting our employees and Partners first, with excellent ability to communicate and develop relationships.
- Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to improve things big and small.
- Highly organized, ability to act quickly while still having attention to detail.
- Hold yourself to a higher standard and exhibit a high level of integrity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree.
- Prior experience in residential home services or related consumer industry.