Operations Manager Tree Care

BrightView Landscapes; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Variable pay opportunities

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes seeks an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day branch operations, lead staff, manage resources, and drive efficiency and safety while meeting financial targets and policy compliance.

You will optimize workflows with tools like BrightPath and Power BI, coordinate across departments, and foster a collaborative, customer-focused environment on a field-based schedule.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in construction or landscaping.
• 2–3 years of management experience in landscape/service.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field.
• Preferred pesticide/fertilizer license.
• Proficient in MS Office and company systems (BrightPath, FSM).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop staff; supervise performance and foster a positive work environment.
• Analyze processes; implement efficiency improvements and cost controls.
• Execute weekly/monthly labor planning; monitor expenses against targets.
• Source and manage inventory; ensure on-time vendor deliveries.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and risk management; maintain documentation.
• Track KPIs; report challenges to Branch Manager daily.
• Coordinate across departments to support customer service and quality.
• Lead projects; ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Oversee staffing, equipment, and technology allocation; plan for future needs.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to drive excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Process improvement

Forecasting

Safety compliance

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (landscape/business)

Qualified Applicator License (Pesticide/Fertilizer) preferred

Tools

BrightPath

FSM

Arbor Notes

MFP/WAR calls

Power BI

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

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Job Summary

The Operations Manager Tree is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day branch operations, ensuring efficiency and safety. This role manages staff, resources, and workflows to achieve financial and operational targets while maintaining compliance with company policies. The Operations Manager drives continuous improvement, fosters collaboration between departments, and ensures that operations support excellent customer service.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Process Improvement and Efficiency: Analyze operational processes and workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement changes to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Team Leadership and Development: Supervise, train, and develop staff, conduct performance evaluations, foster a positive work environment, and address team issues promptly
• Forecasting and Labor Management: Execute weekly and monthly labor planner, monitor expenses, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure the branch operates within forecasted labor hours/dollars/percents to meet financial targets
• Procurement and Inventory Management: Source products from preferred vendors, manage inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, facilitate equipment tracking and preventive maintenance, and ensure timely vendor deliveries
• Safety, Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure operations comply with industry regulations, enforce company safety standards, identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate, execute compliance processes (e.g., Stretch & Flex, Gate Check, ETC), conduct audits, and maintain accurate safety documentation
• Reporting and Performance Metrics: Track and report KPIs to track operational performance, report operational challenges to the Branch Manager daily, leverage company systems and tools such as BrightPath, Power BI, Leadr, Field Management Systems, and Estimating (CPQ) to inform data-driven decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Customer Service, Satisfaction, and Jobsite Quality: Ensure high standards of customer satisfaction and jobsite quality, address operational issues, and implement processes to improve customer experience
• Project Management: Lead and coordinate operational projects, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with branch growth and operational goals
• Resource Planning: Oversee staffing, equipment, and technology allocation; anticipate forecast operational needs; plan for future resource requirements; and ensure sufficient capacity to meet demand
• Collaboration and Communication: Partner with internal branch departments (Office Admin, Operations, Sales, Account Management) and external vendors/clients to support smooth operations and communicate/execute operational excellence strategies in partnership with the Director of Operations

Education And Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a landscape or business-related field, or equivalent experience in a service-based industry
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the construction or landscaping industry
• Minimum 2-3 years of management experience within the landscape or service industry
• Qualified Applicator License (Pesticide or Fertilizer) preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, as well as company systems such as FSM, Arbor Notes, BrightPath, and MFP/WAR calls.
• Experience with mobile applications, including retrieving email, accessing and using mobile applications, taking, and sharing pictures
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving work environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to create and foster a team-oriented environment

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Ability to walk, bend, twist, and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to traverse uneven surfaces on job sites for quality checks and inspections
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory to visit designated client properties

Work Environment

• Field-based role; will have regular office work

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range

$70,304 - $90,000

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.