PaintJet is redefining the commercial painting industry by introducing advanced robotics, AI and material sciences to optimize the coating process. Our automated approach tackles the systemic labor shortage by focusing on increasing painter productivity and precision application while reducing material waste. We are hiring an Operations Manager to ensure operational excellence throughout the Arizona region. The primary role of the Operations Manager is to lead the development and oversight of all PaintJet construction field operations and processes in the Arizona market. In this versatile role, you will partner with the local Business Unit Director and key operations personnel to oversee the day-to-day field operations of both sub-contracted and direct personnel. You will assist in building an operational foundation to support PaintJet’s high-growth model. This position is best suited for a flexible, action-oriented person who is self-driven and thrives in ambiguous settings.

The Impact You'll Make in This Role:

The Operations Manager is a highly visible role responsible for helping PaintJet become an exponentially scalable organization. In this position, you will have a direct impact on the company’s gross margins and improved information flow intended to drive organizational and operational excellence. The ideal Operations Manager will have a strong background in managing large scale commercial painting operations preferably in exterior vertical concrete coating projects.

As PaintJet’s Operations Manager, you will:

• Build and drive a strong operational culture in the Phoenix market
• Implementing process framework to ensure a secure, stable, efficient, and standardized operating environment
• Recruit and build the local operations team.
• Integrate technology into the operating environment. This includes robotics, field apps and AI to enable rapid scale, improve gross margin and improve delivery to customers
• Develop and drive construction schedules across a variety of projects and customer types
• Build, maintain, and grow relationships with company’s vendors and partners
• Support creating and managing your department’s annual operating plan, including financial forecast, KPI, OKRs and talent resource needs

To set you up for success in this role from day one, PaintJet is looking for candidates who have the following:

Skills, Abilities, Attitude

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and presentation skills across all organizational levels
• Can-do mindset with the ability to multitask and maintain composure during stressful situations
• High aptitude to learn quickly, assimilate to new teams and projects, and work well under pressure with appropriate attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal presence, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with people from various teams and various backgrounds
• Ability to inspire and influence those around you, even without direct management responsibility
• Quick learner and critical thinker; able to dig into complex processes and data to inform operational decisions
• Comfortable with the pace and dynamic environment within a growing organization

Education & Work Related Experience

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 7+ years of experience in the commercial painting industry with proven success in a Superintendent or other managerial position
• Prior process design and management experience with proven planning, organizing, communication, and execution skills
• Successful track record of introducing new technologies, systems, processes, policies and procedures into an organization
• Demonstrated experience collaborating and/or managing multiple remote teams simultaneously
• Understanding of operational and financial drivers that impact operational success

Reasons why it pays to work at PaintJet (besides the pay itself!)

In addition to a hands-on, fun work environment with likable co-workers, PaintJet also offers:

• Competitive base salary and performance bonuses
• 11 paid holidays and unlimited PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company equity options
• Exceptional training opportunities

Target Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 annually + potential productivity bonus

Work Hours: This position requires the incumbent to be available during core business hours

Work Location: Remote with travel to job sites

Travel Requirements: This position requires the incumbent to travel for up to 50% of the time

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every. single. qualification. At PaintJet, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and just workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with 100% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to still apply. Our hiring philosophy looks to weed people INTO our process, not weed them out! Who knows, you may be just the right candidate for a future role with PaintJet. Just go for it... submit your resume!

PaintJet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.