Operations hiring is a sign that a company is scaling how it delivers: more locations, more volume, more processes to run. Growing operations teams create demand for workflow software, procurement, logistics, facilities, outsourcing and staffing.
This dataset covers U.S.-headquartered companies in Lusha’s 51–500 employee bands showing a recent surge in operations hiring, verified and continuously updated. If you sell to the people who run the business day to day, it shows you which companies are adding to that team now.
What you’ll get back — live company sample
- Clxxx Pilates — Irvine, CA · 201–500 employee band · Entertainment
- Inxxxble Technologies — New York City, NY · 201–500 employee band · Technology, information and media
- Prxxxo Language Services — Overland Park, KS · 201–500 employee band · Technology, information and media
- Snxxx Fitness — Chanhassen, MN · 201–500 employee band · Entertainment
- MEP Hxxxth — Germantown, MD · 51–200 employee band · Healthcare
Real companies from the Lusha API, November 2026. 21,003 total companies matched this exact search.
Use cases
- Operations and workflow software. Companies adding operations staff often outgrow spreadsheets and manual handoffs. Use this audience for ERP, procurement, project management, process automation and business operations platforms.
- Supply chain and logistics. Operations hiring often follows more volume, more sites or new distribution. A fit for logistics, inventory, fleet, warehousing and freight providers.
- Facilities and field services. More locations and more staff mean more space to manage. Reach facilities, workplace and field service buyers while the footprint is growing.
- Staffing and outsourcing. Companies hiring operations roles at volume may also need temporary staff, recruiting support or outsourced operations.
How to access this data set
- In Claude or ChatGPT. With the Lusha connector enabled, ask: “Find U.S. companies with 51–500 employees showing a recent surge in operations hiring. Give me the COOs and VPs of Operations with verified emails.”
- Via the Lusha API. Use
prospecting_company_searchwithlocations: [{"country": "United States"}],sizesFilterOption: [{"min": 51, "max": 200}, {"min": 201, "max": 500}], andsignals: {"names": ["surgeInHiringByDepartment"], "filterByDepartment": [{"department": "Operations", "startDate": "2026-05-05"}]}.
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FAQ
What does an operations hiring surge mean?
Lusha fires the signal when a company posts operations roles well above its own usual rate. It points to growth in how the company delivers its product or service: new sites, higher volume, new processes, or a larger operations function.
How recent is the hiring activity?
This dataset covers operations hiring detected during the previous six months. Lusha measures hiring weekly, so results update as new signals arrive.
What company sizes are included?
U.S.-headquartered companies in Lusha’s 51–200 and 201–500 employee bands.
Which industries are included?
All of them. Operations teams exist in every sector, and the sample above spans fitness, healthcare, language services and technology. Add an industry filter to narrow the list.
Which roles can I find at these companies?
Depending on what you sell: Chief Operating Officer, VP of Operations, Head of Operations, Director of Operations, VP of Supply Chain, Head of Procurement, Director of Facilities, Operations Manager, Head of Business Operations.
Can I identify companies hiring other departments?
Yes. Lusha tracks hiring surges for 16 departments, including sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT, engineering, product, legal, customer service and research and analytics.
Does an operations hiring surge mean the company is buying?
Not on its own. It is a timing signal. Combine it with headcount growth, funding, IT spend and the right decision maker to decide who to contact first.
Can I get verified contact details for operations leaders?
Yes. After you find matching companies, Lusha finds the operations leaders at each and reveals available verified business emails and phone numbers.
Is this data GDPR and CCPA compliant?
Lusha’s GDPR compliance is certified by ePrivacyseal and its CCPA compliance is validated by TrustArc. Details are on the Trust Center.
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