Director of Operations

Simple Lawns & Landscape Design; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Referral Program

Development Support

Growth Plan

Company Gear

Events & Outings

Job summary

Simple Lawns & Landscape Design is seeking a Director of Operations to unify the leadership team and turn strategic ideas into measurable actions. You will drive operations, efficiency, profitability, and growth toward a $100M goal in a fast-growing, high-drive environment.

The ideal candidate combines operational discipline, people leadership, and a relentless focus on quality and culture. You will build systems, coach teams, and elevate the company to its next level.

Qualifications

• Leadership or management experience in home services, construction, trades, or ops-heavy industries.
• Proven success overseeing KPIs, budgeting, and process execution.
• Strong leadership presence with coaching and accountability.
• Experience scaling operations and cross-functional teams.
• Financial literacy: P&L management and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Visionary Integrator: translate owner ideas into strategic plans.
• Leadership Collaboration: work with leadership to execute goals.
• Strategic Advisor: support owner decisions.
• Oversight of Sales & Operations: guide training and performance.
• Training & Development: build skills and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team Oversight

Strategic Planning

Operations Scaling

P&L Management

Communication

Tech-Savvy

Tools

CRM Tools

Reporting Dashboards

Workflow Systems

Job description

Earn $100K–$150K with profit share as the Director of Operations of Simple Lawns & Landscape Design, where you’ll drive operations, unify the leadership team, and turn big-picture ideas into measurable results. You’ll be the integrator that keeps the company aligned, efficient, profitable, and moving toward its bold goal of scaling to $100M.

The ideal candidate is strategic, decisive and thrives in a high-drive, competitive, fast-growing environment. You combine operational discipline, people leadership, and a relentless focus on quality and culture. If you love building systems, coaching teams, and elevating a company to its next level — this is your role.

Position Overview

Pay Range: Clear Path to $200k!

Compensation Breakdown:

• Annual Range: Base Pay of $100-130k based on experience
• Performance Bonuses: Eligible after 6 months, with the opportunity to earn an additional $50–$70k+ annually based on company and individual performance.

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Monday - Friday
• This role typically averages 50 hours per week.

• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Growth Plan
• Company Merchandise
• Company Events & Outings

Position Requirements

• Leadership or management experience in home services, construction, trades, or operations-heavy industries
• Proven success overseeing teams, KPIs, budgeting, and process execution
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, hold people accountable, and develop future leaders
• Experience scaling operations, improving processes, and managing cross-functional teams
• Financial literacy: P&L management, forecasting, and budget alignment
• High emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and ability to build trust
• Tech-savvy: comfortable with CRM tools, reporting dashboards, and workflow systems
• Culture-first mindset — prioritizes values, alignment, morale, and long-term team development
• Experience in landscaping is not required; passion for leadership and operations is more important than domain expertise

Position Responsibilities

• Visionary Integrator: Convert owner’s ideas into strategic plans
• Leadership Collaboration: Partner with leadership team to execute goals
• Strategic Advisor: Serve as right-hand support for owner in decisions
• Oversight of Sales & Operations: Guide training, production, performance
• Training & Development: Build skill, quality, and efficiency across teams
• Operational Strategy: Implement systems that boost productivity
• Marketing Support: Work with sales/marketing to drive opportunity and upsells
• Budget Oversight: Align resources with financial targets
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with owner and sales teams
• System Enhancement: Improve workflows and office processes
• Performance Evaluation: Review KPIs and drive continuous improvement
• Process Optimization: Identify and fix bottlenecks
• Financial Planning: Lead long-term planning, P&L management, forecasting
• Customer Experience: Strengthen customer journey and service quality
• Supply Chain Optimization: Manage cost, quality, sourcing, and inventory
• People Leadership: Hiring, onboarding, culture, morale, compliance
• Policy & Procedure Implementation for consistency and quality
• Legal Governance: Ensure regulatory, legal, and environmental compliance

Company Overview

Simple Lawns & Landscape Design was built from deep family roots and a passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces. What began as a small family venture grew into a fast-scaling company powered by ambition, strong values, and a commitment to building a world-class culture. After taking over the company, leadership rebuilt the business with a long‑term vision — and today,

Simple Lawns is on a mission to grow into a $100M brand known for excellence.

People love working here because they’re part of a driven, fun, competitive team that invests in their growth and celebrates big wins together.

Culture:

Work hard, play hard. Fun-loving, competitive, high-drive, and built for people who thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Focus Service:

Premium landscaping, outdoor living, design, and transformation projects known for quality, efficiency, and unforgettable results.

Learning Opportunities:

Leadership development, advanced training, growth paths, mentorship, and ongoing skill-building for long-term career advancement.

Standards:

Quality, Efficiency, Integrity, Ambition, and Culture — every project, process, and interaction is held to elite standards.

Premium Workplace:

Events, recognition, branded gear, flexibility, career mobility, and a culture people are genuinely excited to be part of.

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About Us: At Simple Lawns & Landscape Design we're dedicated to nurturing the growth of our employees, fostering their skill sets, and propelling their careers forward. Our core belief in empowerment, coupled with an unwavering dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction, has not only driven the triumph of Simple Lawns & Landscape Design but has also solidified our reputation as an exceptional workplace.