Director of Operations
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Management
Operations Management, General Management
** Director of Operations — Lombard, IL
TORQ Coatings | Right Hand to Founder
Full-Time | On-Site Travel
This is a right-hand role to the founder — high expectations, high growth, high reward.
Build the Engine. Scale the Business. Execute the Vision.
TORQ Coatings is a fast-growing concrete floor coatings company expanding aggressively across the Midwest.
We are looking for a Director of Operations to work directly with the Founder and help build, optimize, and scale operations across multiple markets.
This is not a typical operations role.
This is a strategic, high-impact leadership position.
If you’re looking for comfort, this isn’t it.
If you’re ready to grow fast, be pushed, and build something meaningful — keep reading.
You will work side-by-side with a visionary founder, helping turn ideas into execution.
You will have visibility across the entire business and play a key role in scaling the company.
Key Responsibilities- Work directly with the Founder to execute strategic initiatives
- Build and scale operations across multiple markets
- Oversee and improve production, systems, and workflows
- Drive operational efficiency, accountability, and performance
- Build and implement SOPs, KPIs, and scalable systems
- Support hiring, training, and development of key team members
- Analyze performance metrics and drive data-backed decisions
- Align departments and ensure smooth execution across teams
- Step into leadership gaps and solve problems quickly
- 5 years in operations, leadership, or business management
- Proven ability to build systems and scale operations
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong leadership and decision-making ability
- Highly organized and execution-focused
- Comfortable with numbers, data, and performance tracking
- Strong communication and ability to work closely with leadership
- Ability to handle pressure, move fast, and execute
- Growth-minded, coachable, and ready to be pushed
- Base Salary: $90,000 — $100,000
- On-Target Earnings (OTE): $130,000 — $150,000
- Performance-based bonuses tied to company and operational growth
- Full benefits package
- Paid time off company holidays
- 401(k) / retirement options
- High-impact leadership role with direct access to ownership
- Direct access to the Founder and leadership team
- Real influence on company direction and growth
- Opportunity to build and scale a multi-market operation
- Clear path to executive leadership
- Environment that will challenge and develop you quickly
This is for someone who wants more than a job.
This is for someone who wants to build, lead, and grow into a top operator.**
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