Director of Operations

Director of Operations – Lombard, IL

TORQ Coatings | Right Hand to Founder

Full-Time | On-Site + Travel

This is a right-hand role to the founder — high expectations, high growth, high reward.

Build the Engine. Scale the Business. Execute the Vision.

TORQ Coatings is a fast-growing concrete floor coatings company expanding aggressively across the Midwest.

We are looking for a Director of Operations to work directly with the Founder and help build, optimize, and scale operations across multiple markets.

This is not a typical operations role.

This is a strategic, high-impact leadership position.

If you’re looking for comfort, this isn’t it.

If you’re ready to grow fast, be pushed, and build something meaningful — keep reading.

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The Opportunity

You will work side-by-side with a visionary founder, helping turn ideas into execution.

You will have visibility across the entire business and play a key role in scaling the company.

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Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Founder to execute strategic initiatives

• Build and scale operations across multiple markets

• Oversee and improve production, systems, and workflows

• Drive operational efficiency, accountability, and performance

• Build and implement SOPs, KPIs, and scalable systems

• Support hiring, training, and development of key team members

• Analyze performance metrics and drive data-backed decisions

• Align departments and ensure smooth execution across teams

• Step into leadership gaps and solve problems quickly

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What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in operations, leadership, or business management

• Proven ability to build systems and scale operations

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability

• Highly organized and execution-focused

• Comfortable with numbers, data, and performance tracking

• Strong communication and ability to work closely with leadership

• Ability to handle pressure, move fast, and execute

• Growth-minded, coachable, and ready to be pushed

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $90,000 – $100,000

• On-Target Earnings (OTE): $130,000 – $150,000+

• Performance-based bonuses tied to company and operational growth

• Full benefits package

• Paid time off + company holidays

• 401(k) / retirement options

• High-impact leadership role with direct access to ownership

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Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct access to the Founder and leadership team

• Real influence on company direction and growth

• Opportunity to build and scale a multi-market operation

• Clear path to executive leadership

• Environment that will challenge and develop you quickly

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Bottom Line

This is for someone who wants more than a job.

This is for someone who wants to build, lead, and grow into a top operator.