Operations Manager

Hammer and Steel; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Short-term disability

Profit-sharing plan

401(k)/Roth with company match

PTO after 90 days

7 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Long-term disability

AD&D insurance

Work boot allowance

Tool reimbursement

Uniforms with laundering service

Job summary

Hammer and Steel in Dayton, TX seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day shop and yard operations, acting as the branch general manager responsible for financial performance, customer satisfaction, and safety.

You will develop budgets, mentor teams, and partner with sales to drive growth while delivering reliable, efficient service and strong operational execution across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent leadership experience.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience in equipment rental, construction equipment, industrial distribution, service operations, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day shop and yard operations and act as branch GM.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Partner with sales teams and manage customer relationships.
• Coach and develop teams with succession planning and accountability.
• Delegate effectively while maintaining overall accountability.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Operational leadership

Budgeting

Data-driven decisions

Customer focus

Team development

Performance reviews

Delegation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent leadership experience

Job description

We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day shop and yard operations at our Dayton, TX facility. The Operations Manager is the general manager of the branch and is accountable for the branch's financial performance, operational execution, customer satisfaction, employee development, safety performance, and long-term growth. This position operates the facility as a business unit, balancing revenue generation, profitability, operational efficiency, leadership development, and customer relationships.

This position is responsible for delivering branch results while developing future leaders and building a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial & Business Acumen

• Ability to interpret and manage branch financial statements.
• Strong understanding of revenue, gross margin, labor efficiency, and asset utilization.
• Experience developing budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions that improve profitability.

Commercial & Customer Focus

• Ability to partner effectively with sales teams.
• Experience managing customer relationships and resolving complex issues.
• Understanding pricing, market dynamics, and business development principles.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Demonstrated ability to build, coach, and develop teams.
• Experience conducting performance reviews and accountability discussions.
• Strong succession planning and employee development capabilities.
• Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent leadership experience).
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience in equipment rental, construction equipment, industrial distribution, service operations, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L and operational performance.
• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability
• Retirement: Company-funded profit-sharing plan + 401(k)/Roth with company match
• Time Off: PTO after (90) days, (7) paid holidays, paid sick leave
• Additional: Company-paid life, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance; $200 annual work boot allowance; tool reimbursement; uniforms with laundering service provided