Area Director - Staffing Operations

SURESTAFF LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Medical benefits

401K & matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Surestaff is seeking an experienced Area Director to lead the growth, profitability, and operational performance of multiple branch and onsite locations across a multi-state region. This role is ideal for a strategic staffing leader who excels at developing teams, strengthening client partnerships, expanding market share, and delivering strong financial results.

Travel regularly (25%–50%). The position offers a base salary plus a commission incentive plan, with the opportunity to impact

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive leadership experience in staffing, workforce solutions, operations, sales, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience managing multiple locations, business units, or regional operations.
• Staffing industry experience required.
• Proven P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and business development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, operations management, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple branch offices and onsite operations across the assigned region.
• Develop and execute regional plans that drive revenue, profitability, client retention, and market expansion.
• Own regional P&L performance, budgets, forecasts, and operational metrics.
• Coach and develop Area Managers, Branch Managers, and other operational leaders.
• Build executive-level client relationships, support new business opportunities, and expand strategic accounts.
• Partner with executive leadership on growth opportunities and operational improvements.
• Use market trends, workforce data, and business analytics to guide decisions.
• Ensure consistent service standards and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Travel regularly to branches, onsite locations, customer facilities, and company meetings.

Skills

Leadership experience

P&L management

Budgets & forecasting

Business development

Client relationship building

Team coaching

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Multi-State Operations | 25%–50% Travel | Base Salary + Commission Incentive Plan

Surestaff is seeking an experienced, results-driven Area Director to lead the growth, profitability, and operational performance of multiple branch and onsite locations across a multi-state region. This role is ideal for a strategic staffing leader who excels at developing teams, strengthening client partnerships, expanding market share, and delivering strong financial results.

What You’ll Do

• Lead multiple branch offices and onsite operations across the assigned region
• Develop and execute regional plans that drive revenue, profitability, client retention, and market expansion.
• Own regional P&L performance, budgets, forecasts, and operational metrics.
• Coach and develop Area Managers, Branch Managers, and other operational leaders.
• Build executive-level client relationships, support new business opportunities, and expand strategic accounts.
• Partner with executive leadership on growth opportunities and operational improvements.
• Use market trends, workforce data, and business analytics to guide decisions.
• Ensure consistent service standards and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Travel regularly to branches, onsite locations, customer facilities, and company meetings.

What You’ll Bring

• Seven or more years of progressive leadership experience in staffing, workforce solutions, operations, sales, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience managing multiple locations, business units, or regional operations.
• Staffing industry experience required.
• Proven P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and business development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, operations management, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools.

About Surestaff

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:

• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• 401K and matching
• Sick time, Vacation, and floating holidays

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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