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GROUP PRESENTATION
With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.
WHAT WE EXPECT
The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Area Operations Director - Service/Repair for the Pacific Northwest Area.
This position is responsible for driving the success of the Area service and repair operations by efficient, cost-effective and profitable execution of projects. Successfully manages the operations to ensure budget profits are exceeded and develops best practice operational processes with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and growth.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Drives and supports a culture of safety throughout the organization. Including participation in safety training, performing safety audits and stressing the importance of safety to all employees.
- Drives success of area service/repair processes from booking to turnover; coordinates with the AVP and branch management teams to drive initiatives.
- Reviews P&L and other financial reports to monitor branch performance within the area to ensure monthly budgetary goals are met or exceeded. Uses accounting reports to review job backlogs and possible job fades for all branches within the area. Develops, reviews and approves the operation plans and budgets submitted by direct reports.
- Plans, directs, and prioritizes elevator service/repair with area manpower needs and ensures the areas operations are efficient and cost effective; supervises project managers and uses project management software and other scheduling tools.
- Visits jobsites to survey and advises on jobs progress. Includes trouble-shooting problems with operations managers and mechanics, performing quality audits and meeting with contractors to review progress.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with customers.
- Implements and oversees strategic fade initiatives. Reviews and participates in bids of large or complex service/repair jobs to ensure profitability. Includes attending pre-bid meetings with sales representatives and providing technical input to calculate labor and material costs. Ultimately, maximizing growth and profitability while leading and managing operations functions.
- Assists with and provides approval for change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, write-offs, credits and other necessary approvals.
- Maintains strong familiarity of company products by attending company training classes and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods. Includes a strong understanding of TK Elevator, and its area and company mission and objectives, ethical standards and code of conduct.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements.
- Prioritizes and supports all US Field Operations and Area initiatives and supports the execution of initiatives and processes within the area and branches. Actively participates in branch coordination meetings; includes interfacing with corporate departments, including legal and labor relations, and collaborates with the factory as the main point of contact for area service.
- Possible direct project field crew oversight or project responsibilities on special tasks or projects.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree is required; IUEC (full mechanic) will be considered in lieu of degree.
- 10+ years in upper-level management in the elevator or related industries, preferred.
- Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicles Report.
CONTACT
To apply to a position, please click on the Apply Now button.
For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference.
Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com
WHAT WE OFFER
Salary range for Washington residents: $214,000-$261,000 with additional incentive annual compensation 0% - 100%. The role offers a car allowance and fuel card.
Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental medical plans
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
- Optional life and AD&D coverage
- Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
- Identity theft monitoring
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
Additional benefits include:
- 15 days of vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
- Paid sick leave, per company policy
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.
Job Reference: US_901745_ET_TKELECP13267
GROUP PRESENTATION
With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.
WHAT WE EXPECT
The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Area Operations Director - Service/Repair for the Pacific Northwest Area.
This position is responsible for driving the success of the Area service and repair operations by efficient, cost-effective and profitable execution of projects. Successfully manages the operations to ensure budget profits are exceeded and develops best practice operational processes with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and growth.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Drives and supports a culture of safety throughout the organization. Including participation in safety training, performing safety audits and stressing the importance of safety to all employees.
- Drives success of area service/repair processes from booking to turnover; coordinates with the AVP and branch management teams to drive initiatives.
- Reviews P&L and other financial reports to monitor branch performance within the area to ensure monthly budgetary goals are met or exceeded. Uses accounting reports to review job backlogs and possible job fades for all branches within the area. Develops, reviews and approves the operation plans and budgets submitted by direct reports.
- Plans, directs, and prioritizes elevator service/repair with area manpower needs and ensures the areas operations are efficient and cost effective; supervises project managers and uses project management software and other scheduling tools.
- Visits jobsites to survey and advises on jobs progress. Includes trouble-shooting problems with operations managers and mechanics, performing quality audits and meeting with contractors to review progress.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with customers.
- Implements and oversees strategic fade initiatives. Reviews and participates in bids of large or complex service/repair jobs to ensure profitability. Includes attending pre-bid meetings with sales representatives and providing technical input to calculate labor and material costs. Ultimately, maximizing growth and profitability while leading and managing operations functions.
- Assists with and provides approval for change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, write-offs, credits and other necessary approvals.
- Maintains strong familiarity of company products by attending company training classes and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods. Includes a strong understanding of TK Elevator, and its area and company mission and objectives, ethical standards and code of conduct.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements.
- Prioritizes and supports all US Field Operations and Area initiatives and supports the execution of initiatives and processes within the area and branches. Actively participates in branch coordination meetings; includes interfacing with corporate departments, including legal and labor relations, and collaborates with the factory as the main point of contact for area service.
- Possible direct project field crew oversight or project responsibilities on special tasks or projects.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree is required; IUEC (full mechanic) will be considered in lieu of degree.
- 10+ years in upper-level management in the elevator or related industries, preferred.
- Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicles Report.
CONTACT
To apply to a position, please click on the Apply Now button.
For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference.
Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com
WHAT WE OFFER
Salary range for Washington residents: $214,000-$261,000 with additional incentive annual compensation 0% - 100%. The role offers a car allowance and fuel card.
Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental medical plans
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
- Optional life and AD&D coverage
- Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
- Identity theft monitoring
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
Additional benefits include:
- 15 days of vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
- Paid sick leave, per company policy
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.
Job Reference: US_901745_ET_TKELECP13267
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal85
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- AbbVie21
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- Technology & Software545
- Healthcare & Medical Services430
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations director jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive operations management experience
- Demonstrated experience owning a P&L or departmental budget
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams of 20 or more people
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, or a related field
- Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement certification preferred
Tips for Your Operations Director Job Search
Quantify scope on your resume
Operations director roles reward scale. List the number of direct reports you managed, the budget you owned, and the revenue or cost impact of your initiatives. Hiring managers scan for these figures before reading anything else.
Tailor for industry-specific language
A logistics operations director resume reads differently than one for a hospital system. Mirror the exact terminology in each job posting, whether that's throughput, patient flow, or fulfillment rate, so your application clears automated screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies mid-transformation
Operations directors are most often hired during rapid growth, post-merger integration, or operational overhauls. Look for companies that recently announced expansion, restructuring, or new leadership, because those needs drive the majority of open roles.
Prepare a process improvement case study
Interviewers at this level consistently ask for a before-and-after example of an operation you rebuilt. Have one story ready that names the inefficiency, the method you used to diagnose it, and the measurable outcome you delivered.
Negotiate beyond base salary
Operations director offers often include performance bonuses tied to cost savings or efficiency targets. Understand how those metrics are set and measured before accepting, because the structure of the bonus can matter as much as the base.
Operations Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations directors?
The companies hiring the most operations directors right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Fivetran, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is particularly strong in healthcare systems, logistics networks, and multi-location retail and hospitality groups.
How many operations director jobs are remote?
About 27% of operations director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles focused on strategy, vendor management, and process design are most likely to allow remote work, while positions overseeing physical facilities, warehouses, or clinical sites almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become an operations director?
Most operations directors move up through frontline management, then mid-level roles like operations manager or senior manager, building cross-functional experience along the way. Developing a specialty in process improvement, supply chain, or a specific industry accelerates the path. Earning a Lean or Six Sigma certification and taking on P&L responsibility at an earlier level signals readiness for director-level work.
Can you get an operations director job without direct director experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate scope equivalent to director-level work under a different title. Candidates who have led large teams, managed significant budgets, or driven measurable cost or efficiency outcomes as a senior manager often compete successfully. Emphasizing the scale and complexity of your work, rather than the title you held, is the most effective approach.
What does the operations director interview process look like?
Most operations director searches involve a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on experience and leadership style, and then a panel or executive round where you present on a past operational challenge. Final-stage interviews often include a case study or operations audit exercise. The process typically takes several weeks and may require references from direct reports as well as supervisors.
Where can I find and apply to operations director jobs?
You can find and apply to operations director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and industry background, then apply directly to each listing. All openings are organized so you can move quickly when you find a strong fit.
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