Sr. VP of Operations

Ragsdale Heating and Air

$160K — $200K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in residential home services (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
  • Demonstrated success leading $50M+ service businesses
  • Proven track record of year-over-year growth, operational improvement, and team development
  • Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership and forecasting
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  • Leadership style promoting accountability, culture, and performance

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction to operational functions.
  • Build and lead a high-performing operational team.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative working culture.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor operational policies and procedures.
  • Streamline and optimize business processes for efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the finance team on budget management and financial performance.
  • Contribute to business strategy development alongside leadership partners.
  • Ensure a customer-centric approach in operational activities.
  • Identify opportunities for technology use in operational improvements.
  • Establish KPIs to assess operational success.
  • Develop contingency plans for unforeseen challenges.

Benefits

  • Direct partnership with the current Founder/President
  • Structured transition plan into the President role
  • Opportunity to unlock growth in a strong, stable business
  • Backed by Wrench's national platform with scale and resources
  • On-site leadership role fostering team connectivity
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, growth-oriented operator who will partner closely with the current President/founder to lead day-to-day operations, strengthen organizational performance, and drive the next phase of growth. This role is designed as a succession opportunity, with the expectation to transition into the President role over time.

What makes this opportunity unique:
  • Direct partnership with current Founder/President
  • Structured transition plan into the President role
  • Opportunity to take a strong, stable business and unlock its next level of growth
  • Backed by Wrench's national platform with scale, resources, and support

This is an on-site leadership role based in Dallas, GA, requiring strong field engagement and team connectivity.

Responsibilities

Who ARE You?

Leadership and Management:
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction to the operational functions of the organization.
  • Build and lead a high-performing operational team.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative working culture within the organization

Operational Oversight:
  • Develop, implement, and monitor operational policies and procedures.
  • Streamline and optimize business processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Ensure effective utilization of resources and technology to support operations.

Financial Management:
  • Collaborate with the CFO or finance team to develop and manage the operational budget.
  • Monitor financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement cost-saving and margin improvement measures.

Strategic Planning:
  • Work closely with other leadership partners to contribute to the development and execution of the overall business strategy.
  • Translate strategic objectives into operational plans and initiatives.

Communication:
  • Foster effective communication channels across different departments and levels within the organization.
  • Report regularly to stakeholders on operational performance and key metrics.

Business Development:
  • Collaborate with other executives to identify and pursue business growth opportunities.
  • Assess the feasibility of new projects and initiatives from an operational standpoint.

Customer Focus:
  • Ensure a customer-centric approach in operational activities to enhance customer experience.
  • Monitor and improve customer service processes to ensure the long standing great reputation is preserved long term.

Technology and Innovation:
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage technology for operational improvements and innovation.

Performance Measurement:
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of operational objectives.
  • Regularly assess and report on the performance of operational processes.

Crisis Management:
  • Develop and implement contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges and crises.
  • Lead the organization with resilience and adaptability.


Qualifications

We are seeking a proven leader with:
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in residential home services (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
  • Demonstrated success leading $50M+ service businesses
  • A track record of year-over-year growth, operational improvement, and team development
  • Strong financial acumen (P&L ownership, forecasting, margin improvement)
  • The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  • A leadership style that drives accountability, culture, and performance

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Ragsdale Heating and Air

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Sr. VP of Operations jobs: