Operations Manager

Alta Equipment Group; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group, serving Orland Park and South Elgin, IL, seeks a highly organized Operations Manager to oversee daily branch operations across service, parts, and rental. This role focuses on driving efficiency, improving workflows, and building a cohesive team culture with strong emphasis on safety and accountability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of operations or branch management experience in equipment or related industries, plus proven leadership and process-management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations or branch management experience in heavy equipment or related industries.
• Strong organizational and process management skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build and lead cohesive, high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of service workflows, parts inventory control, and rental operations.
• Proficiency with business systems (ERP/CRM)

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily branch operations across service, parts, and rental departments.
• Implement and refine processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with Service and Parts Managers to align with goals and metrics.
• Lead staff development and foster accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Manage operational KPIs including technician efficiency and rental utilization.
• Ensure reporting, cost control, and policy/compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost branch performance and service.

Skills

5+ years operations/branch management

Strong organizational/process skills

Team leadership

Excellent communication/problem‑solv

ERP/CRM proficiency

Tools

ERP/CRM/Dealership software

Job description

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award-winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training
• Tuition assistance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays

Our Construction Equipment group is seeking a highly organized, process-oriented Operations Manager to oversee and support our Orland Park and South Elgin branches. The expected base salary for this role ranges between $130,000–$140,000 USD based on candidate experience, plus potential bonuses.

This role will focus on driving efficiency across service, parts, and rental functions while building a strong, cohesive team culture. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of improving workflows, managing performance, and leading people within a dealership, equipment, or related service-based industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily branch operations across service, parts, and rental departments.
• Implement, monitor, and refine processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with Service and Parts Managers to ensure alignment with company goals and performance metrics.
• Lead and support staff development, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Manage operational KPIs including technician efficiency, parts turns, rental utilization, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure accurate reporting, cost control, and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance branch performance and customer service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations or branch management experience in heavy equipment, automotive, construction, or related industries.
• Strong organizational and process management skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build and lead cohesive, high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of service department workflows, parts inventory control, and rental operations.
• Proficiency with business systems (ERP, CRM, or dealership management software preferred).

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will talk/hear; Frequently will stand, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms; Occasionally will walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

About Alta

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a “Top Work Place USA”, our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It’s the Alta way.

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact [e-mail] immediately!