Area Operation Manager – Great Lakes Super District

CESCO

Area Operations Manager at Crescent Electric managing operational performance across multiple branch locations. Overseeing regional operations with a strong focus on financial performance and safety compliance.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the operational performance of multiple branch locations within a Super District.
Provide strategic and operational guidance to Branch Managers.
Ensure consistent execution of company standards related to safety, operational efficiency, customer service, inventory management, and financial performance.
Translate corporate operational strategy into executable plans across the region.
Partner closely with Super District Sales Leadership, Supply Chain, Finance, and Human Resources.
Drive regional financial performance including revenue growth and productivity.
Champion a safety-first culture across all branch and warehouse environments.
Ensure full compliance with OSHA, DOT, and all regulatory and company safety policies.
Resolve escalated operational issues impacting customers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent leadership experience).
5–7 years of progressive operations leadership experience, preferably in electrical distribution, industrial distribution, wholesale distribution, or logistics environments.
Demonstrated experience directing multi-location operations or regional branch networks.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and performance metrics.
Proven ability to develop leaders and build high-performing teams.
Valid driver’s license required.
Experience in electrical distribution, construction supply, or industrial/MRO distribution.
Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement training.
Experience with ERP, WMS, or distribution management systems.
Experience directing operations during periods of growth, acquisition integration, or transformation.
Experience working within ISO-compliant environments, including adherence to documented standards, audit readiness, and continuous improvement processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Company-paid holidays.
Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

operations leadershipfinancial performance managementinventory managementbudget managementLeanSix Sigmacontinuous improvementmulti-location operations managementoperational efficiencycustomer service

Soft Skills

strategic guidanceteam developmentproblem resolutioncommunicationcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillssafety culture advocacyperformance metrics analysisadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in OperationsBachelor’s degree in Supply ChainLean certificationSix Sigma certificationvalid driver’s license