Operations Manager

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $100,000 – $120,000

Bonus: Performance-Based Bonus Program

Company Description

Strata Landscape Services is redefining what commercial landscape partnerships look like across the Western United States. Backed by Align Capital Partners, a $625M private equity fund, Strata has grown rapidly through acquisitions and organic expansion while building a culture focused on operational excellence, accountability, and long-term career growth. We're investing heavily in great people, strong systems, and scalable processes as we continue expanding throughout Utah and beyond.

The Role

We're looking for an Operations Manager to serve as the right hand to our Branch Manager and help lead the day-to-day operations of our Utah branch (Boulder Landscaping).

This role is responsible for ensuring our crews, account teams, equipment, and resources are aligned to deliver exceptional service, profitable operations, and a best-in-class employee experience. You'll oversee production teams, support operational planning, drive accountability, and help scale the branch as we continue growing. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing people, and takes pride in building highly efficient operations.

This is a full-time, on-site role based out of Bluffdale, UT.

What You'll Do

· Partner closely with the Branch Manager to execute branch goals and operating plans

· Lead and develop production managers, field supervisors, and crew leaders

· Ensure all maintenance and enhancement work is completed safely, efficiently, and at a high level of quality

· Drive labor productivity, routing efficiency, equipment utilization, and overall operational performance

· Monitor branch profitability through labor management, job costing, and operational controls

· Conduct regular field visits and quality audits across client properties

· Assist with workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, and employee development

· Support scheduling and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and service delivery

· Collaborate with Account Managers to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded

· Help implement and improve operational systems, processes, and best practices

· Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

· Track and report key performance metrics to branch and company leadership

· Assist with integration of acquisitions and scaling initiatives as the company continues to grow

Qualifications

· 5–10+ years of operations, production, or field leadership experience

· Commercial landscape industry experience strongly preferred

· Experience managing multiple crews, supervisors, or production teams

· Proven ability to improve operational efficiency and team performance

· Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop future leaders

· Experience managing budgets, labor costs, and operational KPIs

· Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

· Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

· Experience with Aspire or similar landscape management software preferred

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred

· Bachelor's degree preferred in Landscape Management, Horticulture, Business, Operations Management, Agronomy, Construction Management, or a related field

What Success Looks Like

· High employee & customer retention and engagement across production teams

· Strong safety performance and operational compliance

· Consistent delivery of high-quality service across all accounts

· Labor and equipment productivity meeting or exceeding targets

· Strong partnership with Account Managers and Branch Leadership

· Profitable branch growth through disciplined operational execution

· Development of future leaders within the organization

Benefits Include

· Annual Bonus based on Branch profitability

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· 401(k)

· Paid time off

· Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

· Cell phone or reimbursement

· Ongoing leadership development and training

· Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding company