Regional Operations Manager

Southeastern Equipment Company•Columbus, OH

8d•$150,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Regional Operations Manager (Performance & Growth Leader) Location: Ohio Central and Southeast Region (Travel Required) Candidate may live anywhere in the region Company: Southeastern Equipment Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt COMPENSATION: 150-175K with potential bonus up to 30% Region: Ohio About Southeastern Equipment Southeastern Equipment exists to help our customers win. We do that by delivering equipment, parts, and service with speed, urgency, and a level of care that stands out. Our team lives by four core values: Hustle, Passion, Customer Focused, and Thoughtful. The Role This is not a coordination role. This is not a reporting role. This is a regional business leadership role responsible for driving performance, creating accountability, and building a high-output culture across multiple branches. You will lead Operations Managers and their teams—but more importantly, you will own the performance of the region . That includes revenue, profitability, customer experience, and the pace at which the business runs. If you're comfortable pushing leaders, addressing issues directly, and driving results—this role fits. If you prefer maintaining systems and observing performance, it won't.

Requirements

A high-accountability leader who drives results through people
Strong business instincts —you understand what moves revenue and profit
High sense of urgency —you don't tolerate slow or stuck operations
Ability to coach leaders , not just manage processes
Willingness to be in the field and engaged with teams and customers
5+ years leading multi-location teams or comparable leadership scope
Background in dealership, service, construction, or related industry preferred
Proven track record of improving performance—not just maintaining it
60–70% travel within region
This role is expected to be in branches regularly—leading from the front

Responsibilities

Drive Regional Performance
Own Parts and Service revenue and profitability across all locations in your region
Set clear expectations and push branches to hit and exceed targets
Identify gaps quickly and implement actions that move the numbers
Create Urgency Across the Region
Establish a high standard for speed, responsiveness, and execution
Remove friction between branches, departments, and teams
Ensure machines, parts, and decisions move fast—no bottlenecks, no waiting
Lead Branch Leadership
Lead, coach, and hold accountable Operations Managers and their teams
Raise the standard of leadership across the region
Address underperformance directly and quickly
Own the Customer Experience at Scale
Ensure consistent, high-level customer service across all locations
Step into major issues and ensure fast resolution
Build relationships with key regional customers
Drive Alignment with Sales & Growth
Partner closely with Sales, Rental, and PSSR teams to support growth
Ensure operations is enabling—not slowing down—revenue generation
Help create momentum across the region by aligning teams toward winning business
Run a Disciplined Operation
Maintain strong financial performance across all branches
Ensure facilities, safety, and 5S standards are met without compromising speed
Standardize what works—but don't let process slow down execution