Regional Operations Manager

Title: Regional Operations Manager (Carolinas)

Location: Hope Mills, NC | Travel: 30-40%

Company: Federal Rent-A-Fence (temporary fencing for construction & events)

ABOUT FEDERAL RENT A FENCE

Federal Rent-A-Fence is a fast-growing temporary fencing company serving construction sites and major events across multiple markets. We’re a PE-backed business with ambitious growth objectives — and we’re building the next chapter the right way: by pairing operational execution with a modern, digital-first revenue engine. This role is not stepping into a bloated org with red tape. You’ll be joining a senior leadership team that moves fast, values clarity, and actually implements good ideas.

OUR VISION is to redefine the temporary fence industry by investing in our greatest asset — our labor force. We’re building a culture where team members are valued partners, supported through training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Federal Rent-A-Fence is scaling a disciplined,high-performance operating model across our branch network. This is a field-first leadership role for a hands-on operator who can elevate execution, improve Installer and Foreman performance, drive labor productivity, and protect margin while supporting sustainable growth.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN (OUTCOMES > ACTIVITY)

• Increase Installer productivity — Improve Installer productivity through better preparation, training, and crew capability
• Drive measurable improvement in safety performance — reducing recordables, improving jobsite practices, and strengthening DOT compliance
• Improve fleet readiness and, prevent avoidable downtime and compliance risk
• Reduce panel damage, scrap, and unbilled loss through disciplined handling, documentation, and accountability
• Ensure inventory readiness through accurate and timely inventory counts and communication with Service Operations Managers
• Strengthen yard organization and loadout accuracy, reducing rework, missed materials, and customer friction
• Build consistent, repeatable field execution standards so performance does not depend on individual heroics
• Elevate foreman capability and installer performance
  , creating stronger crews and more reliable delivery

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Branch Operations & Execution

• Own daily branch execution: installation, service, and teardown performance
• Ensure yard organization, accurate inventory counts, organized for flow, staged loads
• Maintain material readiness — panels, posts, sandbags, stands, and accessories prepared to execute the schedule
• Eliminate rework, missed materials, and preventable customer friction
• Drive consistent adherence to Federal’s operating standards and SOPs

Crew Productivity & Performance

• Manage Installer and Foreman performance across all active crews
• Control overtime through better planning, readiness, and training
• Coach Foremen on jobsite leadership, quality, and safety expectations
• Hold team members accountable for safety/DOT compliance, attendance, work quality, and productivity
• Monitor install quality to benchmark performance and drive improvements through performance feedback and targeted training.

Safety, Fleet & Compliance

• Own jobsite and yard safety standards — no shortcuts
• Reinforce safe lifting, panel handling, and proper installation practices
• Ensure trucks and tools are safe, compliant, and inspection-ready
• Maintain strong DOT performance and reduce preventable incidents
• Monitor safe driving practices and drive improvements through coaching and performance management.
• Lead by example in safety culture and enforcement

Asset Protection & Damage Control

• Reduce panel damage, bent posts, and scrap through disciplined handling
• Ensure damaged materials are documented and properly processed
• Drive accountability around material care and jobsite discipline

Customer Reliability & Local Relationships

• Ensure installs are completed on time and to quality standards
• Address customer issues quickly and professionally
• Support local sales efforts through strong execution and responsiveness
• Build credibility with contractors, municipalities, and event customers

Reporting
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This role reports to the VP of Operations…