Operations Leader: Drive Strategy to Execution

RockBridge Search & Recruitment; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily operations, build high‑performing teams, and drive meaningful improvements. The role sits at the center of people, processes, production, and performance, demanding strong business instincts and disciplined execution.

You will influence how the operation runs today and shape its future, partnering with executives and leading managers to deliver results with accountability and care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management or general management.
• Strong leadership and ability to build high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding budgets, financial performance, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands‑on leadership across daily operations.
• Develop and improve operational processes, systems, and standards.
• Mentor managers and employees to build accountability and teamwork.
• Set operational goals and KPIs; monitor and take corrective action.
• Partner with executives on budgets, growth plans, and priorities.
• Identify inefficiencies and turn observations into practical solutions.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, and capacity.
• Maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure safety, quality, and profitability meet standards.
• Review performance numbers and base decisions on data.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and organizational development.
• Cross‑functionally align priorities and communicate clearly.
• Lead through change and solve problems quickly.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team building

Process improvement

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Data analysis

Job description

RockBridge Search & Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily operations, build high‑performing teams, and drive meaningful improvements. The role sits at the center of people, processes, production, and performance, demanding strong business instincts and disciplined execution.

You will influence how the operation runs today and shape its future, partnering with executives and leading managers to deliver results with accountability and care.