Operations Manager
Coronado DCJob Overview Operations Manager Coronado Distribution Company, Inc. (CoronadoDC) Location: National City, CA — San Diego County Schedule: Full-time, onsite, with travel to company locations and project sites as needed Reports to: President & CEO Compensation: Annual base salary of $83,000–$93,000, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a performance-based annual bonus opportunity of up to $10,000. Benefits: Health insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. Paid time off (PTO). Benefits are subject to company policies and plan eligibility requirements. About CoronadoDC CoronadoDC provides furniture installation, moving and relocation, warehousing, inventory management, space planning, and office and healthcare furniture solutions. We support government, healthcare, and commercial clients through a nationwide network of projects and service locations. We are seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily service delivery, strengthen our processes, and ensure our teams consistently meet client commitments. Position Overview The Operations Manager will coordinate operations across multiple locations, working directly with project managers, site supervisors, warehouse teams, and administrative staff. This role is responsible for making sure projects have clear ownership, realistic schedules, adequate resources, and consistent follow-through. You will turn contract requirements into operating plans, address problems early, and keep leadership informed of performance, risks, and decisions requiring attention. The ideal candidate has managed field operations, understands how to lead through supervisors, and can introduce structure while responding to changing client priorities. Key Responsibilities Daily Operations and Team Accountability Oversee daily operations across active contracts, projects, warehouses, and service locations. Hold project managers and site supervisors accountable for schedules, staffing, reporting, quality, and completion. Conduct regular operations meetings with clear priorities, assigned actions, and deadlines. Resolve operational issues and escalate matters requiring executive decisions. Coordinate staffing, equipment, vehicles, and subcontractors to meet project needs. Project and Contract Execution Ensure each project has a defined scope, schedule, budget, responsible manager, and completion requirements. Track incoming task orders and changes in client priorities, ensuring updates are documented and communicated. Monitor progress, identify delays, and drive corrective action. Ensure daily reports, delivery records, completion documents, and supporting information reach the appropriate teams promptly. Coordinate with accounting to support accurate job costing and timely invoicing. New Contract Startup Lead the operational startup of newly awarded contracts. Schedule and conduct internal kickoff meetings. Develop startup plans covering staffing, facilities, equipment, training, reporting, and client requirements. Assign responsibilities and deadlines, track readiness, and resolve gaps before service begins. Coordinate transitions with clients and outgoing service providers when applicable. Processes and Performance Develop and implement practical standard operating procedures. Establish consistent workflows for scheduling, task orders, purchasing, inventory, and project closeout. Use Microsoft Teams, Planner, and related tools to improve visibility and follow-through. Monitor labor utilization, overtime, service quality, project costs, and operational performance. Identify recurring problems and implement lasting improvements. Qualifications At least five years of operations, project management, logistics, installation, moving, warehousing, or related experience. Experience supervising managers, supervisors, or field teams across multiple projects or locations. Demonstrated ability to establish procedures and hold teams accountable. Strong scheduling, organization, commun…