Operations Manager
Hanover
Operations Manager
Full Time • Hanover
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Benefits:
- Industry Training
- Be a part of a professional landscape management team
- Locally Owned and Operated
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Company car
- Company parties
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
You May Be a Great Fit If…
- You enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather and take pride in creating beautiful, well-kept landscapes.
- You’re reliable, have a positive attitude, show up on time, and believe in putting in an honest day’s work.
- You’re a team player who communicates well and supports others to get the job done right.
- You value structure and consistency, and can follow systems that help the team run smoothly.
- You’re comfortable using equipment (or willing to learn) and take pride in maintaining tools and vehicles.
About the Role:
U.S. Lawns is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Operations Manager to lead daily operations, drive team performance, and ensure top-tier service delivery across commercial landscape maintenance and enhancement services. This leadership role is perfect for someone who thrives on accountability, coaching teams, and keeping operations smooth, safe, and profitable.
If you're passionate about people, performance, and process—and know how to lead with integrity—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight
- Assist in creating and managing labor and material budgets.
- Monitor actuals vs. budget and make data-driven decisions.
- Manage purchasing and control costs.
- Understand P&L statements and cash flow needs.
- Support accounts receivable collections as needed.
Customer Success
- Maintain strong client relationships through routine communication and quick follow-up.
- Respond to service requests promptly and professionally.
- Meet with customers to establish maintenance and enhancement budgets.
- Track customer interactions using a contact log.
Team Leadership & Development
- Recruit, hire, and onboard field employees.
- Assign uniforms and equipment; manage the 5-Star Training Program.
- Conduct performance evaluations and supervisory coaching.
- Recommend wages and lead seasonal staffing decisions.
- Maintain morale, ensure accountability, and lead disciplinary processes when necessary.
Safety & Compliance
- Plan and lead safety meetings; maintain all related documentation.
- Enforce safety standards and proper PPE usage.
- Oversee HazCom program and SDS documentation.
- Conduct equipment/vehicle safety inspections.
Sales & Marketing Support
- Assist with execution of the Sales Action Plan.
- Develop enhancement goals and review contract renewals.
- Generate new business through upselling, referrals, and proposals.
- Track sales performance and manage enhancement schedules.
Field & Shop Management
- Schedule crew routing and manage dispatch and returns.
- Ensure proper job sequencing, equipment delivery, and material handling.
- Supervise enhancement projects, manage calendars, and adapt to weather-related changes.
- Manage equipment maintenance, inventory, and shop safety protocols.
Office & Administration
- Coordinate timesheets, hiring paperwork, and field documentation with the office.
- Help maintain organized job files and verify enhancement billing.
- Communicate uniform and supply needs across departments.
- Ensure a clean, functional training area and respond proactively to deadlines.
Licenses & Compliance
- Maintain an active spray license and appropriate driver's license.
- Ensure required vehicle and driver information is provided to the office.
- Uphold U.S. Lawns brand standards and support local branch plans.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Leadership Skills: Ability to coach, manage, and motivate crews.
- Business Acumen: Understand budgets, cash flow, sales goals, and operations metrics.
- Customer Focus: Strong communication and follow-through with clients.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to juggle scheduling, staffing, shop maintenance, and reporting.
- Safety Mindset: Experience in enforcing safety programs and regulatory compliance.
- Tech Comfort: Able to use job tracking systems, email, and Microsoft Office tools.
Physical & Work Requirements:
- Able to lift up to 60 lbs and work in outdoor environments, including hot, cold, or wet conditions.
- Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach, stoop, or crouch.
- Occasionally exposed to chemicals, machinery, and moderate noise levels.
Why Join U.S. Lawns?
U.S. Lawns is the nation’s leading commercial landscape maintenance provider, and we know that operational success starts with great leadership. As Operations Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the day-to-day experience of your team and your clients—while enjoying a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth.
Are you ready to grow something great?
Apply today and bring your leadership to life at U.S. Lawns.
Apply today and bring your leadership to life at U.S. Lawns.
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
We know the regional and seasonal landscape maintenance challenges our clients are dealing with–in real time–and will respond accordingly.
Established in 1986, U.S. Lawns is the largest and fastest-growing commercial landscape maintenance franchisor in the country. We now have over 200 U.S. Lawns locations in 37 states, and we continue to expand to reach more clients.
National Network of Landscape Professionals
Each of our franchisees provides customers with a full range of commercial lawn care and maintenance services. We’ve trained them to understand the unique grounds maintenance needs specific to office parks, apartment complexes, industrial facilities, healthcare, municipal, hospitality and retail campuses, HOAs, and a wealth of other commercial properties. With that, we have been an effective partner for businesses in reaching their goal to preserve their property’s curb appeal.
We pride ourselves in creating potential for everyone to grow within each of our independently owned and operated U.S. Lawns franchises. Being the “Best Place to Work” means you’re family and we work hard to find the best career fit for your future.
U.S. Lawns locations across the country offer competitive employment opportunities within the landscape industry. Whether you’re an experienced lawn care technician or just starting out on your career path, all you need is a great attitude, a team player mindset and a strong work ethic to be a candidate. No matter the size of the job, our indepen-dent owners know that every U.S. Lawns employee plays a vital role in providing our clients with the exceptional results we promise while giving back to our local communities.
If you enjoy working outdoors, working largely self-directed, and would like a chance to better your community and improve lives, let’s talk!
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