Operations Manager

A great UHY client is seeking an Operation Manager to lead and scale operational performance within a growing light industrial staffing organization. This role will oversee multi-site operations, drive branch expansion, and partner closely with executive leadership while serving as a highly visible contributor across the organization.

The Operations Manager role is a fully onsite position based in Columbus, OH. This is a permanent opportunity offering strong compensation, significant bonus potential, and the ability to play a key leadership role in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.

Operations Manager Responsibilities

Lead and oversee operations across multiple staffing locations, ensuring consistency and performance

Drive branch startup and expansion initiatives, including new market launches

Manage workforce fulfillment, forecasting, and operational execution across sites

Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a key point of contact

Partner with business development teams to support growth and client delivery

Establish and enforce operational processes, KPIs, and accountability measures

Develop, mentor, and lead high-performing operational teams

Monitor performance metrics and implement strategies to improve efficiency and profitability

Travel extensively to support branch launches and ongoing operational needs

Operations Manager Requirements

Extensive experience within the light industrial staffing industry required

Proven experience launching new branches or startup operations

Experience managing multiple locations with full operational oversight

Strong client-facing experience with relationship-building skills

Demonstrated leadership experience at a senior or executive level

Ability and willingness to travel extensively

UHY Advisors' Resource Solutions Group provides clients with accomplished professionals to support finance, accounting, internal audit, and tax teams. Whether it is permanent placement, project work, loaned staff support, or business process outsourcing—we are ready to meet your needs.

Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of clients from middle market, closely held organizations to large Fortune 500 companies. We focus on finance and accounting, internal audit, IT audit, and tax. We offer direct, personal involvement from senior practitioners and strive to meet clients' needs rapidly.