Operations Manager

Aquarius Professional Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

401(k)

and much more!

Job summary

Aquarius Professional Staffing is seeking an Operations Manager to provide leadership for site operations, ensuring safety, service excellence, and team development. This role oversees Delivery, Pickup, Safety, and Inventory across multiple sites and partners with regional leadership to drive strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of multi-site management in healthcare or medical equipment, strong leadership and budgeting skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-site management experience.
• Experience in the medical equipment industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to drive improvements and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all site operations, including Delivery, Pickup, Safety, and Inventory.
• Lead 9+ staff or multiple locations, ensuring strong performance and growth.
• Oversee operational planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for efficiency.
• Ensure site compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Review performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with leadership to implement strategic initiatives and drive accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site management

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Inventory systems

Safety/compliance software

Job description

The Operations Manager provides overall leadership and direction for site operations, ensuring service excellence, safety, and team development. This role manages local teams, can include other Supervisors and Leads, to achieve operational consistency, financial discipline, and alignment with organizational goals.

The Operations Manager is accountable for operational consistency, partner satisfaction, and team development across their span of control. This position drives both strategic direction and execution, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and patient-centered service in alignment with Company’s mission to support front-line healthcare.

What you will get as the Operations Manager:

• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• 401(k)
• and much more!

What you will be doing as the Operations Manager:

• Leads 9 or more total staff or multiple locations / operational teams.
• Provide leadership and direction for all site operations, including Delivery, Pickup, Safety, and Inventory.
• Manage and develop Operations team, can include Supervisors and Leads, to ensure strong team performance and growth.
• Oversee operational planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for optimal efficiency.
• Ensure site compliance with all safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Review and analyze performance metrics to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Manage labor utilization and expense control to meet financial and service objectives.
• Drive operational consistency through process standardization and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead site-level audits, investigations, and performance reviews.
• Partner with the Regional Director to implement strategic initiatives and performance goals.
• Build leadership depth through succession planning and mentorship of emerging talent.
• Communicate clearly with customers and regional teams regarding operational priorities and outcomes.
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What you will need as the Operations Manager:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree and/or at least 5 years of multi-site management experience with business operations
• Exemplify the highest integrity, work ethic, team orientation, and relentless commitment to delivering value to customers and employees
• Understanding of the medical equipment industry
• Outstanding listening, communications, collaboration, leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of financial and performance metrics, order, and inventory data and trends