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Director of Operations in Kansas City

Date Posted: 26 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

gpac, a recruiting firm with 30+ years in business, is partnered with a well-established company in the structural steel and metals fabrication industry in the Kansas City, MO area. Our client is seeking an operations or general management leader to drive safety, production, and business performance.

 

Position Responsibilities:

- Lead day-to-day operations across shop and/or field teams

- Drive safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance

- Develop operating plans, budgets, and KPIs

- Lead and develop managers and supervisors

- Partner with sales, estimating, and project management on growth

 

Position Essential Job Functions:

- Monitor operating metrics and financial results

- Plan capacity, staffing, and equipment

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives

- Resolve escalated operational and customer issues

- Report results to ownership and executive leadership

 

Position Skills:

- 7+ years of operations leadership in steel fabrication, erection, metal buildings, or construction

- Profit and loss responsibility a plus for general management roles

- Strong financial and planning skills

- Strong safety leadership; OSHA 30 a plus

- Bachelor's degree preferred

 

Benefits:

- Competitive salary of $140,000 - $175,000 per year

- Comprehensive health insurance

- Retirement plan with company match

- Paid time off and holidays

- Professional development opportunities

 

To apply, contact Clint Long at clint.long@gogpac.com or 605-370-5504.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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