Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision & life insur.

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Employee referral bonuses

401(k)

Job summary

Aquarius Staffing is seeking an Operations Manager to provide leadership for site operations, ensuring service excellence, safety, and team development across multiple teams. You will drive strategic direction and execution, manage labor and budgets, and partner with regional leadership to deliver consistent performance and patient-centered service in line with the company's mission.

Key responsibilities include overseeing Delivery, Pickup, Inventory, safety, and regulatory compliance; mentoring

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree and at least 5 years of multi-site management experience.
• Proven integrity, work ethic, team orientation, and 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.
• Proven remote-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead 9+ 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.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site management

Operations management

Budget & finance

Remote management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

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:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Employee referral bonuses
• 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
• Proven remote-management abilities