Director of Operations - Commercial Paint

Director of Operations

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Industry: Commercial Painting
Job Type: Full-Time

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with a growing commercial painting contractor in the Milwaukee area that is looking to add a Director of Operations to help lead the company’s next stage of growth. This is a leadership position for someone who can take ownership of the company’s operations, improve processes, develop people, and help increase annual revenue while maintaining strong profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and production across the company


• Lead and develop project management, field operations, and support teams


• Oversee scheduling, production planning, job performance, and profitability


• Identify operational challenges and proactively develop solutions


• Improve processes, systems, technology, and overall company efficiency


• Take ownership of hiring, training, development, and performance management


• Work closely with ownership on company goals, priorities, and growth initiatives


• Bring forward recommendations with a clear plan, expected costs, and anticipated outcomes


• Help create accountability across the organization and ensure initiatives are implemented


• Monitor company performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability


• Collaborate with ownership on sales and business development while maintaining primary ownership of operations


• Help develop and execute the long-term vision and strategy of the company

Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a Director of Operations, Operations Manager, General Manager, Regional Manager, or similar leadership role


• Proven ability to lead and improve business operations


• Experience helping a company grow while maintaining profitability


• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial performance, and operational efficiency


• Ability to make decisions independently and take ownership of outcomes


• Strong leadership and team-building skills


• Strategic thinker who can identify what needs to be done and actually implement it


• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with ownership


• Commercial construction, specialty contracting, or painting experience is helpful but not required


• Someone who operates with an ownership mentality and wants to play a major role in the continued growth of the company

Compensation

• $125K+ base salary with performance incentives


• Target compensation around $135K-$140K+ based on performance


• Flexibility for a highly proven candidate based on experience and ability to drive results

Why This Opportunity

This is not a Senior Project Manager position. The company is looking for an experienced operator and right-hand leader who can take ownership of the day-to-day business, identify what needs to happen, develop the plan, and execute it without needing the owner to direct every decision.

The ideal person will have a meaningful impact on the company’s future, helping increase annual revenue, maintain profitability, develop the team, and build the systems and structure needed for continued growth.