Operations Manager (HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical)
Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical · Pensacola, FL · 3 days ago
ManufacturingFull-time
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop technicians, installers, and frontline leaders.
- Drive department performance across revenue, average ticket, conversion rate, technician efficiency, call quality, and other key performance indicators.
- Establish clear goals and ensure team members understand their individual performance expectations.
- Review KPIs regularly and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
- Coach employees through ride-alongs, one-on-one meetings, call reviews, and ongoing performance conversations.
- Lead structured team meetings, training sessions, and performance reviews.
- Develop and execute training focused on technical performance, customer service, communication, and sales effectiveness.
- Partner closely with dispatch to improve technician utilization, job assignment, capacity, and overall operational efficiency.
- Identify operational challenges and implement solutions that improve productivity, profitability, and customer experience.
- Hold team members accountable while maintaining a positive, professional, and performance-driven culture.
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing team members.
- Maintain consistent communication between field teams, leadership, and supporting departments.
- Ensure company policies, safety expectations, and operational standards are consistently followed.
- Use company technology and reporting tools to monitor performance and make data-driven decisions.
What Success Looks Like
- Successful Operations Managers at Peaden create teams where expectations are clear, performance is measurable, and employees receive the coaching and support they need to succeed.
- KPIs are consistently tracked, communicated, and improved.
- Team members understand their goals, numbers, and expectations.
- Leaders address performance gaps quickly and constructively.
- Training is structured, ongoing, and tied to measurable outcomes.
- Communication between management, dispatch, and field teams is proactive and consistent.
- Customers receive a professional, reliable, 5-star experience.
- The department operates efficiently and profitably.
- Strong performers are developed into future leaders.
What We're Looking For
- Prior management or operational leadership experience required.
- Proven ability to manage KPIs, revenue goals, and business performance.
- Experience leading and developing frontline or field-based teams.
- Strong coaching skills with the ability to recognize performance gaps and create clear improvement plans.
- Cheap communicator who is comfortable leading meetings, conducting training, and having difficult performance conversations.
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to balance employee development, customer experience, and business results.
- Results-driven leadership style with a strong commitment to accountability.
- Experience in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Residential Services, or Home Services strongly preferred.
- Experience with ServiceTitan or similar field service management software preferred.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Able to successfully complete required pre-employment screening.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Company-provided vehicle and fuel card
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off beginning your first day
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-provided technology
- Ongoing leadership and professional development
- Clear advancement opportunity toward General Manager