Director of Operations
About The Position
We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless. Job Overview Woodlawns Landscape is seeking a hands-on Director of Operations to lead production and operational excellence across our Maintenance, Enhancements, and Seasonal Color divisions. This role owns production results, gross margin and labor performance, safety culture, fleet and warehouse standards, and operational systems. This leader will be present daily in the office and field, supporting strong division managers, driving accountability, and ensuring that what we sell is executed with quality, safety, and profitability.
Requirements
- 8+ years operations leadership in commercial landscaping or similar field-based industry.
- Proven ownership of margins and labor performance.
- Track record driving safety culture.
- Strong computer systems and training capability.
- Deep understanding of field operations.
- Collaborative, high-accountability leadership style.
Responsibilities
- Own daily production results across all divisions.
- Own gross margin, labor performance, and operational P&L.
- Lead and develop division managers, foremen, and supervisors.
- Drive a strong safety culture and compliance.
- Own fleet uptime, equipment readiness, and warehouse standards.
- Lead adoption and optimization of Aspire and operational systems.
- Improve processes, workflows, and peak season execution.
- Partner with leadership to ensure operational readiness for growth.
- Maintain strong field presence and hands-on leadership.
- Lead after-hours and emergency response as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA/HSA
- PerkSpot
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
