Operations Director Jobs in Kentucky
Operations Director jobs in Kentucky are open across Louisville, Richmond, and Covington and other Kentucky metros, with employers like KBR, Baptist Health System KY & IN, and Big Brothers Big Sisters hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Kentucky Region
Position Summary
The Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple healthcare facilities within the Kentucky region for Deaconess Health System. This executive leader partners closely with the Region President, hospital leadership, and clinical teams to drive operational excellence, enhance patient care, improve financial performance, and support continued regional growth.
The COO is responsible for leading hospital and ambulatory operations, implementing strategic initiatives, improving patient throughput and experience, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across regional hospital and ambulatory services
- Partner with executive and physician leadership to execute strategic initiatives
- Drive operational improvement, patient experience, and quality outcomes
- Oversee workflow optimization, throughput, and capacity management
- Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and service line expansion
- Support financial performance through operational excellence and labor management
- Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Develop and mentor leadership teams across the region
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required
Experience
- Minimum five years of progressive executive healthcare leadership experience
- Experience in hospital operations, strategic planning, physician relations, and multi-site leadership preferred
- Demonstrated success leading operational improvement and organizational growth initiatives
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong operational and financial acumen
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to lead change and drive performance improvement
- Experience developing high-performing teams and collaborative cultures
- Strong strategic planning and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Kentucky Region
Position Summary
The Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple healthcare facilities within the Kentucky region for Deaconess Health System. This executive leader partners closely with the Region President, hospital leadership, and clinical teams to drive operational excellence, enhance patient care, improve financial performance, and support continued regional growth.
The COO is responsible for leading hospital and ambulatory operations, implementing strategic initiatives, improving patient throughput and experience, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across regional hospital and ambulatory services
- Partner with executive and physician leadership to execute strategic initiatives
- Drive operational improvement, patient experience, and quality outcomes
- Oversee workflow optimization, throughput, and capacity management
- Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and service line expansion
- Support financial performance through operational excellence and labor management
- Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Develop and mentor leadership teams across the region
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required
Experience
- Minimum five years of progressive executive healthcare leadership experience
- Experience in hospital operations, strategic planning, physician relations, and multi-site leadership preferred
- Demonstrated success leading operational improvement and organizational growth initiatives
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong operational and financial acumen
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to lead change and drive performance improvement
- Experience developing high-performing teams and collaborative cultures
- Strong strategic planning and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
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Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Operations Director Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- KBR2
- Baptist Health System KY & IN1
- Big Brothers Big Sisters1
- Deaconess Health System1
- EnerSys1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Education2
- Electronics & Hardware1
- Food & Beverage1
- Investment & Asset Management1
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations director jobs across Kentucky.
- 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
Operations Director Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How many operations director jobs are there in Kentucky?
There are 12+ operations director openings in Kentucky on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Louisville, Richmond, and Covington. New positions post regularly as employers across Kentucky hire.
Which Kentucky cities have the most operations director jobs?
Louisville, Richmond, and Covington have the most operations director openings in Kentucky right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire operations directors in Kentucky?
Employers hiring operations directors in Kentucky include KBR, Baptist Health System KY & IN, and Big Brothers Big Sisters, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote operations director jobs in Kentucky?
Yes. About 8% of operations director openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kentucky metros.
How do I apply for operations director jobs in Kentucky?
You can apply to operations director jobs in Kentucky directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kentucky location, then apply to each one that fits.
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