Director of Operations

About the role

Mavagi Enterprises Inc. (MEI) and EQUIP Enterprises Inc. (EEI) are nonprofit government contractors dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including disabled veterans. This people‑first leadership position is responsible for the operational success of programs that provide dignified, stable jobs to a workforce that is often overlooked. The Director of Operations will lead daily operations across Texas, Georgia, and Florida contract sites, reporting directly to the President/CEO and serving as the critical operational liaison between the executive office and site‑level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight and support to the Director of the Rest Area Program, Area Managers, and the People Operations function.
• Maintain a consistent operational presence across Texas, with regular travel to Georgia and Florida contract sites.
• Travel to Texas as needed for meetings and conferences.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison between site leadership and executive leadership.
• Champion a compassionate, people‑centered culture that supports employees with disabilities, including veterans, in every aspect of daily operations.
• Ensure contract compliance, staffing stability, and quality service delivery across all supported sites.

Why This Role Matters

This is a PEOPLE job. Our mission is built around providing meaningful employment to people with disabilities and disabled veterans. Every operational decision you make directly affects the livelihood and dignity of our workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent operational leadership experience.
• 5+ years of multi‑site operations management experience, ideally within government contracting, nonprofit, or workforce development environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing frontline and mid‑level managers.
• Comfortable with frequent multi‑state travel (Texas, Georgia, and Florida) and a “Road Warrior” travel schedule.
• Strong understanding of, or demonstrated passion for, disability employment services and workforce inclusion.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills across executive, site, and field‑level stakeholders.
• Experience with federal or state government contract compliance is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus, target 15% of base salary, subject to plan eligibility requirements.

Mavagi Enterprises Inc. and EQUIP Enterprises Inc. are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to workforce diversity, including the inclusion of qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans.