Branch Operations Manager

Benchmark Companies; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Companies seeks a Branch Operations Manager for our Boynton Beach, FL branch. Lead daily mulch installation operations, coordinate crews, equipment, and materials to meet site standards and client expectations.

Drive cost control, on-time delivery, and continuous process improvement across the operation. The role emphasizes safety, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient, profitable project execution.

Qualifications

• Candidates with management experience in green industry or service-based environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily mulch installation operations across multiple job sites.
• Plan and coordinate crew schedules, truck routing, equipment allocation, and material deliveries to maximize productivity.
• Ensure mulch is installed to specified depth, coverage, appearance, and site standards.
• Ensure pre-job and on-site inspections are completed to verify readiness, access, safety conditions, and job scope requirements.
• Monitor labor hours, equipment utilization, and job progress to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Maintain operational readiness of mulch blowing equipment, trucks, hoses, and support tools by verifying inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Enforce safety procedures related to vehicle movement, hose handling, equipment operation, lifting, heat exposure, and other job site hazards.
• Train and develop staff on installation quality, efficiency, equipment care, and customer service standards.
• Track material usage, waste, and inventory levels to support accurate ordering, cost control, and job profitability.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop, implement, and refine operational processes, policies, and standard procedures.
• Partner with department leaders to improve coordination, workflow, and service delivery.

Skills

People management

Operations leadership

Logistics coordination

Team development

Job description

Looking for the next step in your green industry career? We are looking for a dynamic candidate to lead the growth for our established branch in Boynton Beach!

The Branch Operations Manager is the leader of all operational elements of a branch. Primary functions of scheduling crews, coordinating equipment allocations, materials, and logistics, maintaining production
standards, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client expectations all fall
under this leadership positions’ scope.

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day business operations, improving processes, and
ensuring teams, resources, and systems work together efficiently to achieve organizational goals. This role
drives operational excellence by managing performance, controlling costs, supporting cross-functional
coordination while promoting continuous improvement across the business. Preferred candidates will have years of management experience in green industry or service-based environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily mulch installation operations across multiple job sites.
• Plan and coordinate crew schedules, truck routing, equipment allocation, and material deliveries to maximize productivity.
• Ensure mulch is installed to specified depth, coverage, appearance, and site standards.
• Ensure pre-job and on-site inspections are completed to verify readiness, access, safety conditions, and job scope requirements.
• Monitor labor hours, equipment utilization, and job progress to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Maintain operational readiness of mulch blowing equipment, trucks, hoses, and support tools by verifying inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Enforce safety procedures related to vehicle movement, hose handling, equipment operation, lifting, heat exposure, and other job site hazards.
• Train and develop staff on installation quality, efficiency, equipment care, and customer service standards.
• Track material usage, waste, and inventory levels to support accurate ordering, cost control, and job profitability.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop, implement, and refine operational processes, policies, and standard procedures.
• Partner with department leaders to improve coordination, workflow, and service delivery.