Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Company
Company is an established, locally owned flooring company serving residential and commercial customers in Morris and the surrounding area. We are entering an exciting stage of growth and are looking for a strong, hands-on Operations Manager who can help lead the business, develop the team, improve day-to-day operations, and create the structure needed for continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys running a small business environment, solving problems, developing people, and taking ownership of results.

The Position

The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of company while working closely with the owner to execute the company's goals.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can step into a growing organization, bring structure and accountability to the team, manage multiple priorities, and make sure customers, employees, subcontractors, and projects are being properly managed.

This position requires someone who is comfortable being both a leader and a hands-on problem solver .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the business and ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

• Lead, coach, and hold employees accountable for performance and responsibilities.

• Coordinate sales, scheduling, installation, customer service, and administrative activities.

• Help establish clear processes, procedures, and expectations throughout the company.

• Monitor jobs from initial sale through installation and completion.

• Ensure customer concerns and service issues are addressed quickly and professionally.

• Manage relationships and communication with flooring installers and subcontractors.

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training employees and subcontractors.

• Monitor workload and installation capacity to ensure the company can meet sales and production goals.

• Review sales performance, job profitability, operating expenses, and other key business metrics.

• Help develop weekly and monthly sales and operational goals.

• Conduct regular team meetings and communicate priorities clearly.

• Identify operational problems and implement practical solutions.

• Work with accounting/bookkeeping personnel to maintain accurate financial and operational reporting.

• Ensure company policies, procedures, and standards are consistently followed.

• Provide the owner with regular updates regarding sales, operations, staffing, customer issues, and overall business performance.

• Help build a management structure that allows the company to grow without requiring the owner to manage every daily activity.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous management or leadership experience.

• Experience managing a small or midsize business operation preferred.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Experience supervising employees and holding teams accountable.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Comfort working with sales numbers, budgets, expenses, and basic financial reports.

• Experience developing procedures and improving business processes.

• Confidence making decisions and taking ownership of results.

• Strong computer and technology skills.

• Experience with QuickBooks or similar business/accounting software is a plus.

• Flooring, construction, home improvement, retail, installation, or related industry experience is strongly preferred but not required.

The Right Person for This Role

You may be a great fit if you are someone who:

• Takes initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do.

• Enjoys creating organization in a fast-moving environment.

• Can communicate effectively with customers, employees, subcontractors, and ownership.

• Is comfortable having difficult conversations when necessary.

• Believes in accountability but also knows how to coach and develop people.

• Understands that great customer service and profitable operations must work together.

• Wants an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing local company.

Why Join company?

This is more than a position where you simply maintain an existing system. You will have the opportunity to help build the systems, team, and operating structure that support the company's next stage of growth.

The General Manager will work directly with ownership and have meaningful input into how the business operates and grows.

Job Type: Full-Time Work Location: On-site in Morris, Illinois

Compensation: Competitive and based on experience.

Interested candidates should submit a resume along with a brief description of their management experience and why they believe they would be a strong fit for a hands-on small-business leadership role.

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\rWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\rOur Services\rW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\rWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\rWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\rOur Expertise\rW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\rAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.