Studio Operations Manager

Signature Images
Mesa, AZ
Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)

Operations Manager – Signature Images (Mesa, AZ)

Position Overview

Signature Images is a locally owned and rapidly growing school, sports, and senior photography company serving the East Valley and Phoenix metro area. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, scheduling, logistics, staff coordination, systems, and process improvement. This role is critical to scaling the business while maintaining accuracy, reliability, and exceptional customer experience for schools and partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own daily operational execution across school, sports and senior photo programs
  • Build and manage photographer schedules, equipment allocation, and capacity planning
  • Ensure picture days are properly staffed, equipped, and prepared
  • Implement systems, processes, and procedures to increase efficiency and profitability
  • Maintain operational dashboards, spreadsheets, and tracking systems
  • Improve workflows, documentation, and standard operating procedures
  • Coordinate onboarding, training, and performance accountability for staff
  • Monitor payroll inputs, time tracking, and operational accuracy
  • Partner with leadership on forecasting, growth planning, and resource needs
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and resolve escalations quickly
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and school partners
  • Create strategic and operational goals and objectives
  • Oversee inventory control
  • Handle customer service inquires
  • Set and monitor key performance indicators

Qualifications & Experience

  • 3+ years experience in operations, project management, logistics, or team leadership
  • Previous experience as an Operations Manager is preferred
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and execution skills
  • Advanced comfort with spreadsheets, dashboards, and systems management
  • Experience managing schedules, resources, and multi-location operations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Financial and administrative discipline (time tracking, budgeting, reporting preferred)
  • Ability to lead with accountability and positive culture
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, seasonal business environment
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed
  • Must pass background check for school-related environments
  • Deep understanding of organizational effectiveness and operations management
  • Ability to analyze financial data and create budgets and financial forecasts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Knowledge of sound business practices and financial principles

Schedule

  • Semi-Full-time role with weekday primary schedule
  • Flexibility required during peak seasons and special events
  • Occasional early mornings aligned with school operations

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Performance growth opportunities as the company scales
  • Paid time off and paid holidays (based on company policy)
  • Mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel
  • Direct impact role in a growing local business

Location

Based in the East Valley (Mesa).

Some travel may be required between photography sites and our studio.
Posted 2026-01-27

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