Operations Manager - Professional Painting Company

Kennedy Painting LLC is a leading residential painting company in the St. Louis area, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding customer service.

With a proud history spanning over two decades, we've earned multiple awards, including recognition as a Top Workplace by the St.

Louis Post-Dispatch for two consecutive years. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality painting and carpentry services to homeowners and businesses throughout the St. Louis metro area.

Job Description

As Operations Manager at Kennedy Painting, you will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency, growth, and client satisfaction.

Reporting directly to the President, you will lead our Production and Inside Operations teams to ensure seamless project execution, exceptional quality, and high safety standards.

Your strategic thinking, leadership skills, and commitment to operational excellence will be instrumental in solidifying our position as a local industry leader.

Annual Bonus Potential based on KPI metrics : $ 16,000 to $20,000 Company Vehicle 3 weeks of Paid Time Off Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance (employee + family plans), 401k with 4% match

Responsibilities

Key Initial Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement well-documented processes to optimize project timelines, budgets, and profitability.
• Establish a system for constructive feedback between sales and operations to enhance performance.
• Implement strategies to improve gross profit margins in production.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture that prioritizes problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for operational outcomes.

Ongoing Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans aligned with company goals.
• Drive operational performance to meet or exceed gross profit targets.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the production, operations, and scheduling team.
• Identify and implement opportunities for operational improvement and cost optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve company objectives.
• Partner with sales and production management teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Establish and maintain rigorous project management standards and quality control measures.
• Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
Key Result Areas :
• Safety
• Safety
• Company Culture
• Production Targets
• Workforce Planning and Recruitment
• Employee Development and Training
• Vendor Relations
• Facility, Equipment, and Asset Management
• Logistics
• Management Team
• Contract Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations management within the construction or painting industry. Residential service company experience preferred.
• Proven track record of successful operations management and driving business growth.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
• Preferred : Senior operations experience in a corporation with $8-$20 million in annual revenue.

As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates for this position may be subject to a background check. By applying for this job, you consent to allow us to perform a background check as part of our assessment of your qualifications for employment.

The nature and scope of the background check will be determined by the requirements of the position and in compliance with applicable laws.

Any offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check

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