Operations Manager

SavATree•Troy, MI

7d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Operations Manager is the branch leader responsible for logistics, operational proficiency, and safety. The role manages the branch’s day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, employee engagement, and profitability. Responsibilities include hiring, mentoring, and developing field personnel and enforcing SavATree’s policies and procedures to deliver high-quality service and maintain operational excellence.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of management experience.
Degree in Business Management, Arboriculture, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent experience.
Enthusiastic leadership ability, including mentoring and developing others.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Must be authorized to lawfully work in the U.S.
Willingness to obtain and maintain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator license in the state where the branch is located, within one year of hire. Required categories typically include Shade Trees, Ornamentals, Turf, and any additional categories mandated by the state.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage branch logistics, including scheduling field personnel and equipment, managing inventory, and overseeing equipment repair and maintenance.
Hire, train, mentor, and develop field teams to support high performance, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Monitor branch operations and financial performance, maintaining accurate profit-and-loss reporting.
Implement and oversee safety protocols, ensuring compliance and fostering an employee-led safety culture.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies to maximize branch productivity.
Enforce SavATree’s policies and procedures.