Director of Operations

GP Motor Company • Kaysville, UT

1d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Operations oversees the day-to-day operating systems that support two dealerships, helping ensure consistent operations across locations, identify breakdowns, and lead practical improvements. The role reports to ownership and works closely with dealership leadership, the Controller, and HR across store operations, back-office workflows, compliance, vendors, facilities, and reporting.

This is a full-time, in-person, multi-site leadership role with time divided between GP Motor Company in Kaysville and Parkline Motors in South Salt Lake. The schedule is coordinated with ownership and may vary according to operational priorities. Work takes place in office areas, on dealership lots, and in operational work areas, with regular collaboration across sales, service, accounting, HR, dealership leadership, and ownership. The annual salary range is $80,000–$95,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Experience leading operations, preferably in an automotive dealership or another multi-location business.
• Strong understanding of dealership workflows, including titles, deal funding, inventory, and reconditioning.
• Experience with operational compliance, audits, and process documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with accounting, HR, sales, service, and dealership leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with KPIs, dashboards, or operational reporting.
• Sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent processes across both dealerships, including deal funding, title work, reconditioning, inventory movement, and vehicle storage.
• Partner with the Controller on daily cash management, cash-flow forecasting, accounts payable, and payroll preparation.
• Maintain dealership compliance with applicable MVED and state requirements; oversee audit readiness, deal-file standards, and corrective actions.
• Work with HR on compensation plans, onboarding, training, and accountability systems for sales and support teams.
• Oversee vendor relationships, leases, dealership lots, and shop operations; lead facility projects and relocations as needed.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and regular reporting processes that provide ownership with visibility into each store’s performance.
• Coordinate cross-store initiatives, work with outside counsel and the CPA as needed, and help resolve customer escalations.
• Review processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and work with appropriate teams to implement sustainable solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed