Operations Manager

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, TX seeks an experienced General Manager to lead multi-site operations, coach leaders, and drive service excellence. You will manage budgets, analyze performance data, and ensure strong client relationships while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

You will forecast staffing needs, partner with Recruiting, and oversee training and process improvements across teams. Travel within the market and adaptability to varying conditions are required.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of leadership experience with budget and reporting responsibility.
• General Manager experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams while driving results.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for delivering outstanding service and building lasting relationships
• Familiarity with hiring, talent development, and performance management
• Ability to think on your feet, make sound decisions, and motivate a team under pressure
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Comfortable navigating new platforms
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the market
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and navigate stairs
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions
• Comfortable working around unpleasant odors when needed

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor Area Leaders to ensure high performance
• Drive engagement, accountability, productivity, and service delivery
• Analyze data and insights to improve processes and operational excellence
• Develop budgets, monitor expenses, and report on financial performance
• Forecast staffing needs and partner with Recruiting to maintain team coverage
• Lead training efforts and enforce systems, safety, and service standards
• Collaborate with Sales and Account Executives to ensure client satisfaction and resolve issues
• Identify opportunities to expand services and grow client relationships
• Conduct site visits to uphold service quality and safety standards
• Step in to ensure seamless service continuity
• Oversee vehicle compliance, maintenance, and warehouse inventory
• Identify future leaders and support professional growth
• Work with Area Leaders and frontline teams, including occasional trash pickup
• Lead assigned special projects from start to finish
• Travel frequently within the assigned market and work outside standard hours as needed

Skills

Leadership Experience

Budget Management

Data Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Team Development

Service Delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

• Lead, coach, mentor, and support Area Leaders


• Drive engagement, accountability, productivity, and service delivery


• Analyze data and insights to improve processes and operational excellence


• Develop budgets, monitor expenses, and report on financial performance


• Forecast staffing needs and partner with Recruiting to maintain team coverage


• Lead training efforts and enforce systems, safety, and service standards


• Collaborate with Sales and Account Executives to ensure client satisfaction and resolve issues


• Identify opportunities to expand services and grow client relationships


• Conduct site visits to uphold service quality and safety standards


• Step in as necessary to ensure seamless service continuity


• Oversee vehicle compliance, maintenance, and warehouse inventory


• Identify future leaders and support professional growth


• Work alongside Area Leaders and frontline teams, including occasional trash pickup


• Lead assigned special projects from start to finish


• Travel frequently within the assigned market and work outside standard business hours as needed

Requirements

• 5–7 years of leadership experience with budget and reporting responsibility


• General Manager experience preferred


• Bachelor’s degree preferred


• Proven ability to manage and develop teams while driving results


• Strong Excel and data analysis skills


• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills


• Passion for delivering outstanding service and building lasting relationships


• Familiarity with hiring, talent development, and performance management


• Ability to think on your feet, make sound decisions, and motivate a team under pressure


• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel


• Comfortable navigating new platforms


• Valid driver’s license required


• Ability to travel regularly throughout the market


• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and navigate stairs


• Ability to work in varying weather conditions


• Comfortable working around unpleasant odors when needed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and team development capabilities, with a focus on driving operational excellence and client satisfaction. Proficient in budget management, data analysis, and fostering professional growth within teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership Experience


• Budget Management


• Data Analysis


• Client Relationship Management


• Team Development

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis


• Budget Management


• Excel


• MS Word


• Outlook


• PowerPoint


• Talent Development


• Performance Management


• Service Delivery


• Operational Excellence

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication


• Written Communication


• Organizational Skills


• Detail-Oriented


• Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• General Manager Experience


• Service Standards


• Client Satisfaction


• Team Coverage


• Safety Standards