Location Manager - Dayton, OH

Jmhcares; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcomer Funeral Service Group in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Location Manager for the North Dayton Chapel. You will lead daily operations, develop and support your team, and remain actively involved in serving families with care and professionalism.

A minimum of five years of funeral service management experience, Ohio licensure, and strong organizational and communication skills are required. This high-volume location offers opportunities to shape culture and performance while maintaining the

Qualifications

• Five years of funeral service leadership or related experience.
• Ohio licensure requirements and successful NBES/board exam completion.
• Strong organizational and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily funeral home operations with an ownership mindset.
• Coach, mentor, and support a designated team.
• Create a positive, accountable team culture grounded in Core Values.
• Represent Newcomer professionally and build community relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Ohio, federal, local, and company standards.
• Oversee financial performance, cost awareness, and accounts receivable.
• Maintain facility, vehicles, and equipment in good condition.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Mortuary science degree

Job description

Location Manager - Dayton, OH# Location Manager - Dayton, OH83-Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Dayton, OH 45424## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryFuneral Home## Job SummaryAt Newcomer, being a Location Manager is more than managing a funeral home. It means creating the structure, leadership, and support that allow your team to serve every family with care, even during the busiest days. We are looking for an experienced Funeral Director and Embalmer to lead our North Dayton Chapel. As one of our higher-volume locations, North Dayton requires a confident, hands-on leader who can manage multiple priorities, keep daily operations moving smoothly, and ensure that every family receives attentive, compassionate service. In this role, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the chapel, develop and support your team, and remain actively involved in serving families. You will bring an ownership mindset to staffing, service quality, financial performance, facilities, and the overall success of the location. This is an opportunity for an experienced funeral service professional to lead a busy operation, strengthen a capable team, and make a meaningful impact within the North Dayton community. **Why This Location** North Dayton is a high-volume chapel serving families with a wide range of needs and traditions. Success here depends on thoughtful planning, clear communication, sound judgment, and a leader who can remain composed and accessible while keeping the entire operation moving forward. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys an active environment, knows how to establish priorities, and understands that strong operations and compassionate family service go hand in hand. You will have the opportunity to build consistency, develop others, and shape the culture and performance of an important Newcomer location. **About Newcomer** Newcomer Funeral Service Group is family owned and now operates 50+ locations across 10 states. Our continued growth is driven by providing high quality funeral services at an affordable price, setting us apart in the profession while staying deeply connected to the communities we serve. **What You’ll Do*** Lead daily funeral home operations with an ownership mindset* Coach, mentor, and support a dedicated team* Create a positive, accountable team culture grounded in Newcomer’s Core Values* Serve families through funeral arrangements and services with care and professionalism* Take responsibility for the location’s financial performance, cost awareness, and accounts receivable* Ensure compliance with Ohio, federal, local, and company standards* Build relationships within the North Dayton community and represent Newcomer professionally* Maintain the professional appearance, readiness, and reputation of the chapel, grounds, vehicles, and equipment**What We’re Looking For*** An experienced funeral service leader who is comfortable managing a busy, high-volume operation* Someone who values teamwork, accountability, and community trust* Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills* A minimum of five years of similar or related experience ---## Qualifications**Licensure Requirement (Ohio)** Ohio licensure requires completion of an accredited mortuary science program, successful passage of both sections of the National Board Exam, and compliance with state licensing regulations. Ohio allows licensure reciprocity for licensed funeral directors with qualifying experience from another state. **Essential Physical Abilities*** Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods* Ability to lift, push, pull, or assist with transfers* Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and grasp while performing job duties* Ability to drive company vehicles as needed* Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on call rotationsClick here to view the full job description.