Divisional Operations Leader

Thompson Concrete Construction; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Plan

Thompson Concrete University

Job summary

Thompson Concrete Construction is seeking a Divisional Operations Leader to drive operational execution, leader development, and process consistency across a growing division in Kentucky. This role emphasizes building strong leaders, simplifying systems, and providing practical operational support in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead day-to-day operations across multiple markets, standardize repeatable processes, own scheduling and capacity planning, and coach managers to promote safety,

Qualifications

• Experience developing managers and frontline leaders.
• Strong organizational and execution skills.
• Ability to hold teams accountable with respect and consistency.
• Comfort using technology to support operations and visibility.
• Interest in long term leadership impact within a growing organization.
• Experience with HRIS/UKG is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve day-to-day operations across multiple markets.
• Work side-by-side with other Leaders to promote cohesion and consistency.
• Build and standardize simple, repeatable operating processes.
• Own scheduling and capacity planning to drive predictability.
• Coach and support Operations Managers, Production Managers, and field leaders.
• Improve quality performance, safety consistency, and productivity.
• Ensure accurate operational workflows for timekeeping, job data, and billing support.
• Drive adoption of operational systems and reporting tools.
• Support operational setup and stabilization of new markets.
• Additional tasks will present themselves as the role continues to evolve

Skills

Leadership development

Organizational skills

Accountability leadership

Tech-savvy operations

Long-term leadership mindset

Tools

UKG (UltiPro)

Job description

The Divisional Operations Leader will be accountable for operational execution, team development, and process consistency across a growing division. The focus will be on building strong leaders, simplifying systems, and providing operational support in a fast-paced construction environment. This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys creating structure, coaching teams, and promoting operational clarity for their team.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead and improve day-to-day operations across multiple markets
• Work side-by-side with other Leaders to promote cohesion and consistency
• Build and standardize simple, repeatable operating processes
• Own scheduling and capacity planning to drive predictability
• Coach and support Operations Managers, Production Managers, and field leaders
• Improve quality performance, safety consistency, and productivity
• Ensure accurate operational workflows for timekeeping, job data, and billing support
• Drive adoption of operational systems and reporting tools
• Support operational setup and stabilization of new markets
• Additional tasks will present themselves as the role continues to evolve

Skills, Experience & Requirements:

• Prior experience in construction is not a requirement for this role
• Proven ability to develop managers and frontline leaders
• Strong organizational and execution skills
• Ability to hold teams accountable with respect and consistency
• Comfort using technology to support operations and visibility
• Interest in long term leadership impact within a growing organization
• Excellent computer skills (UKG experience a plus)
• Stock opportunities through Thompson’s ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Access to Thompson’s Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Training and Career Development through Thompson Concrete University

If you’re ready to build a career that you can see and feel each day, then you belong here with us... You belong at Thompson!

Why Thompson Concrete?

At Thompson Concrete, you're not just joining a company, you're becoming an owner. As a 100% Employee-Owned organization, (ESOP) each team member shares in the success they help create.

Founded by Scott Thompson in 1989, Thompson has grown from a local construction company in Carroll, Ohio, into one of the fastest-growing construction organizations in the region. Today, in addition to providing commercial concrete construction for data centers and other complex structural projects, we also lead the way in residential foundations, heavy excavation, concrete pumping, commercial waterproofing and restoration, and land surveying across Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

Our growth is fueled by a commitment to developing great people, building strong leaders, and continuously improving our systems and capabilities. As we expand our footprint, grow our services, and pursue new opportunities, we are committed to seeking out the next generation of leaders who will help shape the future of our company.

Built on a culture of faith, safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, trust, respect, and empowerment, Thompson is dedicated to creating the best experience for our clients, communities, and families. If you're passionate about developing people, making an impact, and building something bigger than yourself, we'd love to have you on our team!

Thompson’s Mission, Vision & Values:

By honoring God, we will become nationally preferred concrete and excavation provider.

To entrust and empower our team to create the best experience for clients, communities, and families.

We will build lasting relationships based on:

• Faith – Walk the path of obedience with a conviction for giving back to our community near and afar
• Safety – Commit to the health and wellbeing of ourselves and those around us through adherence to our safety policies to ensure every team member goes home safely to their families every day.
• Integrity – Live a “no excuses” existence, taking responsibility for our actions while appropriately recognizing others for their contributions.
• Quality – Stive for continuous improvement to ensure the highest level of long-lasting craftsmanship
• Teamwork – Recognize the exponential value of “many “over “individual” to reach out goals
• Trust – Be loyal to our teammates to the degree they know we are dedicated to having their backs.
• Respect – Treat others the way they deserved to be treated, lifting them up in times of need and appreciating their efforts.
• Empowerment – Entrust and equip our team members to reach their full leadership potential through mentorship, training, and patience.