Operations Manager Jobs in New Hampshire
Operations Manager jobs in New Hampshire are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in manufacturing, healthcare administration, logistics, and higher education operations. Manchester, Nashua, and Concord account for the bulk of openings, and well-established employers such as BAE Systems, Dartmouth Health, and Fidelity Investments have a consistent need for operations managers at both mid-level and senior tiers. Supply chain operations, facilities management, and healthcare operations are the most sought-after specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Build Your Career with Merchants Auto
Are you a service operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges, priorities, and opportunities to improve performance?
At Merchants Auto, we're looking for a Service Operations Manager to lead the daily coordination, dispatch, and execution of service operations while helping drive efficiency, accountability, and exceptional customer experiences.
As the automotive retail and service division of Merchants Fleet, one of North America's leading fleet management companies, Merchants Auto combines the agility of a growing automotive business with the resources and stability of an industry leader. You'll join a team focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering high-quality results for retail, commercial, and fleet customers alike.
This role serves as the operational hub of our service department, ensuring repair work is prioritized, assigned, tracked, communicated, and completed efficiently while supporting technicians, service teams, and customers throughout the repair process.
Why Join Merchants Auto?
- Key leadership role within a growing automotive service operation
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on service performance and customer experience
- Collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Supportive leadership team and strong company culture
- Backed by the resources and stability of Merchants Fleet while maintaining a close-knit team environment
What You'll Do
Lead Daily Service Operations
- Oversee repair orders from intake through completion, ensuring work is prioritized, assigned, documented, and completed efficiently
- Coordinate workflow across service advisors, dispatch personnel, technicians, team leads, parts operations, and external vendors
- Lead daily workflow meetings and maintain visibility into work-in-progress, repair-order aging, and completion timelines
- Balance priorities across fleet, retail, commercial, inventory, and sublet service work
Drive Service Performance
- Monitor technician utilization, productivity, cycle time, backlog, repair-order volume, and service commitments
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve workflow efficiency
- Partner with technical leaders to align staffing, scheduling, capacity, and resource needs
- Escalate operational risks and recommend corrective actions when needed
Manage Customer & Vendor Coordination
- Ensure proactive communication regarding repair status, timelines, and service expectations
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external customers, vendors, body shops, and service partners
- Lead service recovery efforts and resolve operational issues affecting customer satisfaction
- Oversee sublet repair activity and vendor performance to support timely vehicle completion
Lead & Develop Team Members
- Provide leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and daily direction to service coordination and dispatch team members
- Support training, onboarding, cross-functional development, and process improvement initiatives
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence
- Partner with department leadership on staffing plans and succession development
Champion Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to reduce delays, streamline processes, and improve service delivery
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, workflows, and reporting practices
- Utilize operational data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and results
- Ensure compliance with company controls, policies, and documentation requirements
What You'll Bring
- Strong understanding of automotive service operations, repair-order workflow, dispatch, work prioritization, and customer communication
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Experience interpreting operational metrics and using data to improve performance
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
- Proficiency with Dealer Management Systems (DMS), workflow systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, pivot tables, and data analysis preferred
Qualifications
- Three or more years of progressive experience in automotive service operations, fixed operations, fleet maintenance coordination, dispatch, service advising, or related operational leadership roles
- Prior experience supervising employees or leading a service, dispatch, advisor, or operations team preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Automotive Management, or a related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements
Work Environment
This position is based on-site in Hooksett, NH and regularly works across office, customer service, shop, parts, and vehicle processing environments. The role requires frequent collaboration with team members throughout the operation and active involvement in day-to-day workflow management. Occasional travel to vendor, partner, or training locations may be required.
Before You Apply
This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes, and excels at keeping teams and operations running smoothly. At Merchants Auto, you'll play a key role in driving service performance, supporting a high-performing team, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. As a sister company of Merchants Fleet, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a company backed by the resources and stability of an industry leader.
Before applying, please review the following requirements:
- This position is based at our auto headquarters in Hooksett, New Hampshire. No relocation assistance will be provided.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
- Merchants Auto is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
Join a Team That's Driving Forward
At Merchants Auto, you'll find more than a management position. You'll join a team committed to innovation, growth, and operational excellence while making a meaningful impact within a growing organization that's helping shape the future of automotive and fleet services.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join the Merchants team.
The Company
You're invigorated by team collaboration and a fast-paced work environment. Opportunities for growth motivate you to always bring your A-game. You're tired of being told "no" when you think of ways to improve, innovate, and do things better.
There's a place for people like you. Welcome to Merchants Fleet.
We've been around for more than 60 years, but we're the fastest growing fleet management company in North America. The fleet industry is behind every delivered package, the summertime memories kids make on their way to camp, and the heavy-duty trucks and vans that keep the lights on. That's a lot of responsibility, and why we want our employees to always be at their best.
Everything at Merchants Fleet is fueled by our entrepreneurial spirit, including:
- Leadership who truly lead and engage with employees
- Real career paths and the tools you need to grow and develop
- A work environment that's encouraging and collaborative
We know employees won't stay if they're not happy, which is why we provide a great benefits package on top of our award-winning work environment. In fact, we've just made the "Great Companies to Work For in NH" list for the 10th year and have a 84% employee satisfaction score (higher than the national average of 57%).
So, what are you waiting for? See why a career with Merchants Fleet is the best decision your future self has ever made.
Location: Merchants Auto- Hooksett, NH (Onsite)
We are fortunate to have an in-house team of Talent Acquisition experts who meet the needs of our business. Because they are AWESOME, we do not need support from external recruiting partners to identify talent or augment staffing for this role.
AI Disclosure: We may use AI-assisted tools throughout the recruiting process to help support activities such as scheduling, communications, note organization, and process efficiency. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of these tools, please let us know. Please be assured that all applications and candidate evaluations are reviewed by people, and hiring decisions are made by our team based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and overall fit for the role.
Join Center Stage at Merchants: Explore More + Apply Today! Merchants Fleet® is the fastest-growing and most electric fleet management company in North America, serving over 20 diverse industries, powered by 525 employees in 29 states with HQ in New Hampshire.
Discover the unique benefits, perks and rewarding culture we offer you — download the Merchants Fleet 2026 Total Rewards Employee Benefits Guide today! Visit www.merchantsfleet.com/explore
Merchants Fleet is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to careers@merchantsfleet.com or call (603) 836-6483. To provide all candidates with the highest level of our attention, Merchants Fleet does not accept uninvited solicitations or resumes from third parties. All workplace policies, required notices and guidelines (including EEO posters, CCPA notice for California residents) are available online.
Build Your Career with Merchants Auto
Are you a service operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges, priorities, and opportunities to improve performance?
At Merchants Auto, we're looking for a Service Operations Manager to lead the daily coordination, dispatch, and execution of service operations while helping drive efficiency, accountability, and exceptional customer experiences.
As the automotive retail and service division of Merchants Fleet, one of North America's leading fleet management companies, Merchants Auto combines the agility of a growing automotive business with the resources and stability of an industry leader. You'll join a team focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering high-quality results for retail, commercial, and fleet customers alike.
This role serves as the operational hub of our service department, ensuring repair work is prioritized, assigned, tracked, communicated, and completed efficiently while supporting technicians, service teams, and customers throughout the repair process.
Why Join Merchants Auto?
- Key leadership role within a growing automotive service operation
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on service performance and customer experience
- Collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Supportive leadership team and strong company culture
- Backed by the resources and stability of Merchants Fleet while maintaining a close-knit team environment
What You'll Do
Lead Daily Service Operations
- Oversee repair orders from intake through completion, ensuring work is prioritized, assigned, documented, and completed efficiently
- Coordinate workflow across service advisors, dispatch personnel, technicians, team leads, parts operations, and external vendors
- Lead daily workflow meetings and maintain visibility into work-in-progress, repair-order aging, and completion timelines
- Balance priorities across fleet, retail, commercial, inventory, and sublet service work
Drive Service Performance
- Monitor technician utilization, productivity, cycle time, backlog, repair-order volume, and service commitments
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve workflow efficiency
- Partner with technical leaders to align staffing, scheduling, capacity, and resource needs
- Escalate operational risks and recommend corrective actions when needed
Manage Customer & Vendor Coordination
- Ensure proactive communication regarding repair status, timelines, and service expectations
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external customers, vendors, body shops, and service partners
- Lead service recovery efforts and resolve operational issues affecting customer satisfaction
- Oversee sublet repair activity and vendor performance to support timely vehicle completion
Lead & Develop Team Members
- Provide leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and daily direction to service coordination and dispatch team members
- Support training, onboarding, cross-functional development, and process improvement initiatives
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence
- Partner with department leadership on staffing plans and succession development
Champion Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to reduce delays, streamline processes, and improve service delivery
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, workflows, and reporting practices
- Utilize operational data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and results
- Ensure compliance with company controls, policies, and documentation requirements
What You'll Bring
- Strong understanding of automotive service operations, repair-order workflow, dispatch, work prioritization, and customer communication
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Experience interpreting operational metrics and using data to improve performance
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
- Proficiency with Dealer Management Systems (DMS), workflow systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, pivot tables, and data analysis preferred
Qualifications
- Three or more years of progressive experience in automotive service operations, fixed operations, fleet maintenance coordination, dispatch, service advising, or related operational leadership roles
- Prior experience supervising employees or leading a service, dispatch, advisor, or operations team preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Automotive Management, or a related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements
Work Environment
This position is based on-site in Hooksett, NH and regularly works across office, customer service, shop, parts, and vehicle processing environments. The role requires frequent collaboration with team members throughout the operation and active involvement in day-to-day workflow management. Occasional travel to vendor, partner, or training locations may be required.
Before You Apply
This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes, and excels at keeping teams and operations running smoothly. At Merchants Auto, you'll play a key role in driving service performance, supporting a high-performing team, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. As a sister company of Merchants Fleet, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a company backed by the resources and stability of an industry leader.
Before applying, please review the following requirements:
- This position is based at our auto headquarters in Hooksett, New Hampshire. No relocation assistance will be provided.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
- Merchants Auto is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
Join a Team That's Driving Forward
At Merchants Auto, you'll find more than a management position. You'll join a team committed to innovation, growth, and operational excellence while making a meaningful impact within a growing organization that's helping shape the future of automotive and fleet services.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join the Merchants team.
The Company
You're invigorated by team collaboration and a fast-paced work environment. Opportunities for growth motivate you to always bring your A-game. You're tired of being told "no" when you think of ways to improve, innovate, and do things better.
There's a place for people like you. Welcome to Merchants Fleet.
We've been around for more than 60 years, but we're the fastest growing fleet management company in North America. The fleet industry is behind every delivered package, the summertime memories kids make on their way to camp, and the heavy-duty trucks and vans that keep the lights on. That's a lot of responsibility, and why we want our employees to always be at their best.
Everything at Merchants Fleet is fueled by our entrepreneurial spirit, including:
- Leadership who truly lead and engage with employees
- Real career paths and the tools you need to grow and develop
- A work environment that's encouraging and collaborative
We know employees won't stay if they're not happy, which is why we provide a great benefits package on top of our award-winning work environment. In fact, we've just made the "Great Companies to Work For in NH" list for the 10th year and have a 84% employee satisfaction score (higher than the national average of 57%).
So, what are you waiting for? See why a career with Merchants Fleet is the best decision your future self has ever made.
Location: Merchants Auto- Hooksett, NH (Onsite)
We are fortunate to have an in-house team of Talent Acquisition experts who meet the needs of our business. Because they are AWESOME, we do not need support from external recruiting partners to identify talent or augment staffing for this role.
AI Disclosure: We may use AI-assisted tools throughout the recruiting process to help support activities such as scheduling, communications, note organization, and process efficiency. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of these tools, please let us know. Please be assured that all applications and candidate evaluations are reviewed by people, and hiring decisions are made by our team based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and overall fit for the role.
Join Center Stage at Merchants: Explore More + Apply Today! Merchants Fleet® is the fastest-growing and most electric fleet management company in North America, serving over 20 diverse industries, powered by 525 employees in 29 states with HQ in New Hampshire.
Discover the unique benefits, perks and rewarding culture we offer you — download the Merchants Fleet 2026 Total Rewards Employee Benefits Guide today! Visit www.merchantsfleet.com/explore
Merchants Fleet is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to careers@merchantsfleet.com or call (603) 836-6483. To provide all candidates with the highest level of our attention, Merchants Fleet does not accept uninvited solicitations or resumes from third parties. All workplace policies, required notices and guidelines (including EEO posters, CCPA notice for California residents) are available online.
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Operations Manager Job Market in New Hampshire
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What New Hampshire Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations manager jobs across New Hampshire.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressively responsible operations or management experience
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing budgets
- Proficiency with ERP systems, workforce management software, or supply chain platforms
- Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Excellent communication skills with experience reporting to senior leadership
Operations Manager Jobs in New Hampshire: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations manager in New Hampshire?
Most operations manager roles in New Hampshire require a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field, along with several years of supervisory experience. New Hampshire does not require a state-issued license specifically for operations managers. Employers in sectors like healthcare or financial services may prefer candidates with industry certifications such as a Project Management Professional credential or Lean Six Sigma certification, which strengthen a candidacy considerably in the state's competitive hiring market.
How much do operations managers make in New Hampshire?
Operations managers in New Hampshire earn a median of about $124,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,100 for the lowest 10% to over $264,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire operations managers in New Hampshire?
Employers hiring operations managers in New Hampshire right now include BAE Systems USA, Merchants Fleet, and Medlinkhealth Anesthesia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Hampshire's mix of advanced manufacturing, healthcare systems, and financial services firms means openings appear across a wide range of industries and company sizes throughout the state.
Which New Hampshire cities have the most operations manager jobs?
Nashua, Peterborough, and Hooksett have the most operations manager openings in New Hampshire. Manchester and Nashua drive the majority of listings given their concentration of corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and large healthcare employers, while Concord adds steady openings tied to state government agencies and regional healthcare administration.
Are there remote operations manager jobs in New Hampshire?
Yes, but they're less common, since operations manager roles frequently require on-site oversight of people, facilities, or production processes. About 67% of operations manager openings tied to New Hampshire are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a growing share of hybrid arrangements. The parts of the role most suited to remote work include reporting, vendor coordination, and strategic planning, while direct team supervision and facilities management remain largely on-site.
How can I get hired as a operations manager in New Hampshire with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an operations coordinator, team lead, or assistant manager role at a New Hampshire manufacturer, healthcare network, or logistics company and building supervisory experience from there. Large employers such as BAE Systems and Dartmouth Health regularly hire into entry-level operations and administrative roles that develop the skills hiring managers look for. Earning a Lean or project management credential early signals readiness and gives candidates an edge when competing for first management roles.
Where can I find and apply to operations manager jobs in New Hampshire?
You can find and apply to operations manager jobs in New Hampshire on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to the ones that fit. New listings are added regularly, so checking back often increases your chances of catching a new opening before the field narrows.
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