Operations Manager

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and company holidays

Disability insurance

Telehealth and wellness programs

Job summary

Our client in Dallas, TX is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a 90,000 square foot facility with five to six operating departments, overseeing warehouse operations, logistics, and event support to ensure flawless client events.

You will coach department managers, manage labor planning and budgets, analyze P&L, KPIs, and operational data, and partner with Sales to execute on-site events.

Qualifications

• Proven operations leadership experience in a fast paced, labor intensive environment such as event rental or services.
• Experience managing a large facility with multiple departments and a workforce of 100+.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L, budgeting, cost centers, and KPIs.
• Ability to create and manage operating budgets and analyze operational data.
• Fleet management experience is a plus.
• Excellent leadership presence with a solutions-focused style.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a 90,000 sq ft facility across five to six departments.
• Oversee warehouse operations, logistics, delivery/pickup scheduling, and inventory readiness.
• Coach department managers and staff, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage labor planning, staffing levels, and budgets; monitor costs and performance.
• Analyze P&L, scorecards, KPIs, and labor efficiency to identify improvements.
• Partner with Sales and other departments to ensure successful client events.
• Provide operational guidance on logistics, feasibility, and costs during client planning.
• Step into warehouse or on-site duties during peak demand and lead by example.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

P&L analysis

KPIs

Operational analytics

Team building

Decision making

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Our client located in Dallas, TX has an immediate need for an Operations Manager. This is a direct hire in office opportunity.

Client Profile

Our client is a growing event rental and services organization

Operations Manager Role

• Lead the day to day operations of a 90,000 square foot facility with five to six operating departments
• Oversee warehouse operations, logistics, delivery and pickup scheduling, field operations, inventory readiness, and overall operational execution
• Lead department managers and team members while creating a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Manage labor planning and staffing levels based on business volume and seasonal demand
• Own operational financial performance including budgets, labor costs, supplies, fleet expenses, cost center performance, and cost of goods sold
• Analyze P&L information, scorecards, KPIs, labor efficiency, and other operational data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Create and manage operating budgets and make informed decisions based on financial and operational data
• Oversee fleet operations, maintenance schedules, and related costs
• Partner with Sales and other departments to ensure successful execution of client events
• Participate in client meetings, site assessments, and event site visits as needed
• Provide operational guidance regarding logistics, feasibility, resources, and costs during client planning
• Respond to operational challenges and provide leadership during high volume or time sensitive situations
• Spend significant time throughout the operation, including approximately half of the onsite time within the warehouse environment
• Step into warehouse, delivery, or other operational responsibilities when business demands require additional leadership support
• Recruit, coach, develop, and manage employees and department leaders
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements throughout the operation

Operations Manager Background Profile

Bilingual English And Spanish Strongly Preferred, But Not Required

• Proven operations leadership experience within a fast paced, labor intensive environment, event rental and or services organization supporting weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and large scale productions is preferred.
• Experience managing a large facility with multiple departments or operational functions
• Demonstrated success leading sizable teams; experience overseeing 100 or more employees highly preferred
• Strong financial and business acumen including P&L, budgeting, cost centers, labor management, KPIs, and operational analytics
• Experience creating and managing operating budgets
• Fleet management experience
• Strong leadership presence with an assertive, decisive, and solutions focused management style
• Self starter who takes initiative and does not wait for direction
• Highly adaptable and self aware with the ability to communicate effectively with executives, clients, managers, and frontline employees
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills
• Comfortable working in both professional client facing environments and hands on warehouse or yard environments
• Ability and willingness to roll up their sleeves and assist wherever needed
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and email
• Comfortable using tablets, Zoom, and multiple business software platforms
• AI technology exposure a plus

Bilingual English And Spanish Strongly Preferred, But Not Required

Career motivated with the desire and capability to progress into future General Manager or regional leadership opportunities

Benefits And Features

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short term and long term disability
• Telehealth and wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Strong opportunity for continued leadership development and career advancement