Operations Manager – Get your foot in the door on a ground floor opportunity with this booming manufacturer!

Elevate is partnering with a high-growth, entrepreneurial company looking to hire an Operations Manager. When we asked the founder to hand carve the ideal candidate, one word kept coming up: athlete.

Don't worry - we're not looking for someone who can run a mile in 5 minutes or less. We want someone that has the qualities that great athletes bring to everything they do - grit, competitiveness, problem-solving, leadership. What makes this role unique is that we're not looking for a specific background or years of experience. The right personality and intangible skillset are going to beat the perfect resume.

This is not the job for someone who wants to sit at a desk all day. You'll own inventory and production across two fast-paced facilities. It's a mix of spending time on the floor with your team while also stepping back to analyze metrics, identify bottlenecks, and improve processes. Lean into AI and research new systems to optimize operations. Success in this role means the sales team can drive growth confidently, knowing orders go out the door seamlessly.

This is just the starting point. The founder rewards people who go above and beyond, and this role will evolve alongside the business. Someone who comes in and knocks it out of the park has the potential to grow into bigger / key leadership roles and expand into other areas of the company over time.

Who would thrive in this role?

• You are someone who can fire up your team when the day-to-day isn't glamourous and becomes monotonous at times. You want to find creative ways to make the workplace fun while still in GSD mode.
• You catch on quickly. You're not afraid to own something you've never tried before. You can take a little direction and sprint with the baton.
• You're known for solving problems and taking ownership. You've got a solution figured out before your boss even knows something went wrong.
• You're a natural coach and not afraid to have the tough conversations. If you see something that needs fixed, you bring it up. You can share feedback in a way that keeps your team motivated.

Join a team that shows up to work in jeans, ball caps and camo - laid-back, approachable, and refreshingly funny - but make no mistake, they're serious about winning. To set you up for success from day one, the founder built a structured 12-week onboarding plan. Here's a sneak peek to give you some insight into how they operate:

"Every week has a clear objective. Every task has a checkbox, a success metric, and an owner. Check the box when the metric is met - not when the task is attempted. If a box isn't checked by Friday, it carries forward and you're behind. The standard is binary: by Week 12, the warehouse runs without anyone asking about it - or it doesn't."

Outside of work, this team values balance whether that's hunting, fishing, or just getting outdoors. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, take pride in being the best at what you do, and aren't afraid of a role without a playbook, we'd love to hear from you. Interviews begin in two weeks, and this role will move fast!

To learn more about this opportunity on a confidential basis, reach out to Reanna Zeller at Elevate Search Partners, at (402) 935-8800 or rzeller@elevatesearchpartners.com.

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