Branch Operations Leader - Landscape Maintenance

Russell Landscape; Sugar Hill (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Russell Landscape in Sugar Hill, GA seeks a Branch Manager to lead branch operations, safety, and client relations. You will plan budgets, develop personnel, drive KPIs, and ensure high-touch service across key accounts.

The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement within a growing landscape business. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in landscape leadership, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel and dashboards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of landscape maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience in operations, landscaping, construction, or similar field-based industries.
• Proven leadership coaching teams and driving corrective action.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel and dashboards/analytics tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Acting Branch Manager in absence of Branch Manager with full accountability.
• Drive branch KPIs aligned to revenue, margins, and service standards.
• Oversee daily ops for efficiency, workforce utilization, and quality.
• Directly oversee the Assistant Branch Manager and reporting Production Managers.
• Lead workforce planning, employee engagement, and retention strategies.
• Conduct performance reviews and quarterly check-ins for direct reports.
• Manage a portfolio of key accounts with high-touch service.
• Partner with Account Managers to identify risks and resolve issues.
• Elevate service delivery to exceed benchmarks and differentiate in markets.
• Develop monthly operational dashboards covering production, safety, labor, and finances.
• Use data insights to identify trends, mitigate risks, and drive improvements.
• Oversee assets: equipment, fleet, inventory; ensure readiness and uptime.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal safety protocols.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Oversee production scheduling to meet contracts and efficiency targets.
• Support field teams in troubleshooting turf, plant health, and conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Dashboards/Analytics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dashboards/Analytics tools

Job description

Russell Landscape in Sugar Hill, GA seeks a Branch Manager to lead branch operations, safety, and client relations. You will plan budgets, develop personnel, drive KPIs, and ensure high-touch service across key accounts.

The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement within a growing landscape business. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in landscape leadership, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel and dashboards.