ABM Equipment, LLC · 8 hours ago
Director of Operations
Hopkins, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expABM Equipment, LLC is a Midwest leader in hydraulic truck equipment products and custom solutions. The Director of Operations will lead production operations, manage a high-performing team, and oversee purchasing and vendor relationships while ensuring operational excellence and efficiency.
AutomotiveIndustrialRental
Responsibilities
Lead all production operations across multiple locations —both in‑house and outsourced—ensuring projects, Highway builds, and complex custom work is delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule
Develop, coach, and manage a high‑performing operations team, shaping department structure, procedures, and workflows that support business objectives and continuous improvement
Set and execute short‑ and long‑range operational goals, policies, KPIs, and reporting that give leadership clear visibility into performance, profitability, and ROI
Oversee purchasing, procurement, and vendor relationships to ensure cost‑effective sourcing, accurate fulfillment, and exceptional customer service
Champion a culture of safety, training, and employee development, coordinating ongoing learning programs and enhancing safety protocols across all production environments
Manage customer service escalations related to installations, parts, sales, and warranty claims while maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and third‑party builders
Evaluate and support facility needs, including satellite location oversight, expansion planning, and cost‑saving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and inventory management
Provide financial ownership of Operations department by monitoring budgets, job costing and performance metrics to maximize profitability
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three years of experience building, managing, and leading a team of direct reports, including implementation of operational improvements
Minimum of five years of relevant experience within a dealer/distributor, trucking, or manufacturing environment
Several years of operational oversight is required
Experience in a proven strategic capacity is a must
Ability to travel occasionally
Preferred
Business-related undergraduate degree highly preferred
Minimum of five years of relevant experience within a dealer/distributor, trucking, or manufacturing environment preferred
Specific experience with NetSuite is a distinct plus
Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) experience desired
Benefits
Competitive benefits offering
Company
ABM Equipment, LLC
Since 1980 ABM Equipment & Supply has been providing custom truck equipment to the electric utility, construction, municipal and refuse industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase