Director of Operations - Commercial Paint

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC. in Milwaukee, WI, is partnering with a growing commercial painting contractor to hire a Director of Operations.

The role requires taking ownership of day-to-day operations, improving processes, and leading teams to drive efficiency and profitability. Ideal candidates have prior director-level experience, strong budgeting and strategic planning skills, and the ability to implement plans without close supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in Director/Operations leadership.
• Proven ability to grow business while maintaining profitability.
• Strong budgeting & financial analysis skills.
• Independent decision-making with ownership mindset.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and production across the company.
• Lead and develop project management, field operations, and support teams.
• Oversee scheduling, production planning, job performance, and profitability.
• Identify operational challenges and proactively develop solutions; improve processes, systems, technology, and overall efficiency.
• Take ownership of hiring, training, development, and performance management.
• Work closely with ownership on company goals, priorities, and growth initiatives.
• Bring forward recommendations with a clear plan, expected costs, and anticipated outcomes.
• Help create accountability across the organization and ensure initiatives are implemented.
• Monitor company performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with ownership on sales and business development while maintaining primary ownership of operations.
• Help develop and execute the long-term vision and strategy of the company.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting & finance

Strategic planning

Communication

Job description

Director of Operations

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Industry: Commercial Painting
Job Type: Full-Time

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with a growing commercial painting contractor in the Milwaukee area that is looking to add a Director of Operations to help lead the company’s next stage of growth. This is a leadership position for someone who can take ownership of the company’s operations, improve processes, develop people, and help increase annual revenue while maintaining strong profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and production across the company
• Lead and develop project management, field operations, and support teams
• Oversee scheduling, production planning, job performance, and profitability
• Identify operational challenges and proactively develop solutionsImprove processes, systems, technology, and overall company efficiency
• Take ownership of hiring, training, development, and performance management
• Work closely with ownership on company goals, priorities, and growth initiatives
• Bring forward recommendations with a clear plan, expected costs, and anticipated outcomes
• Help create accountability across the organization and ensure initiatives are implemented
• Monitor company performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
• Collaborate with ownership on sales and business development while maintaining primary ownership of operations
• Help develop and execute the long-term vision and strategy of the company

Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a Director of Operations, Operations Manager, General Manager, Regional Manager, or similar leadership role
• Proven ability to lead and improve business operations
• Experience helping a company grow while maintaining profitability
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial performance, and operational efficiency
• Ability to make decisions independently and take ownership of outcomes
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strategic thinker who can identify what needs to be done and actually implement it
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with ownership
• Commercial construction, specialty contracting, or painting experience is helpful but not required
• Someone who operates with an ownership mentality and wants to play a major role in the continued growth of the company

Compensation

• $125K+ base salary with performance incentives
• Target compensation around $135K-$140K+ based on performance
• Flexibility for a highly proven candidate based on experience and ability to drive results

Why This Opportunity

This is not a Senior Project Manager position. The company is looking for an experienced operator and right-hand leader who can take ownership of the day-to-day business, identify what needs to happen, develop the plan, and execute it without needing the owner to direct every decision.

The ideal person will have a meaningful impact on the company’s future, helping increase annual revenue, maintain profitability, develop the team, and build the systems and structure needed for continued growth.