We are seeking an experienced HVAC Operations Manager to lead and optimize our HVAC operations throughout the Greater Elkhart area and surrounding communities. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, improving operational efficiency, driving accountability, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
While residential HVAC experience is preferred, we are open to leaders from home services and other field-based industries who have a proven track record of leading teams, improving operational performance, managing field operations, and developing strong team cultures.
What You'll Do:
- Provide overall leadership for the HVAC service, maintenance, and installation operations teams
- Lead, coach, and develop field managers, technicians, and support staff to drive performance and accountability
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, workforce utilization, and resource allocation
- Monitor and improve key operational metrics, including revenue, profitability, productivity, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement
- Partner closely with sales, dispatch, customer service, and administrative teams to ensure seamless execution across the business
- Conduct regular field visits, ride-alongs, and operational reviews to identify opportunities for improvement and support employee development
- Drive consistency in processes, service delivery, quality standards, and customer experience
- Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives to build a best-in-class team
- Lead efforts to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and overall business performance
- Manage customer escalations and ensure issues are resolved professionally and effectively
- Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational best practices
- Collaborate with market leadership to develop and execute strategic growth initiatives
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing operations, field service teams, or multi-functional business units
- Demonstrated success leading teams in a growth-oriented, service-driven environment
- Strong operational leadership skills with the ability to improve performance, processes, and accountability
- Experience managing KPIs, budgets, workforce planning, and operational performance metrics
- Proven ability to coach and develop leaders and frontline employees
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Strong focus on customer satisfaction and employee engagement
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Residential HVAC experience
- Experience leading service, installation, and sales teams
- Prior responsibility for P&L performance, budgeting, or operational financial management
- Experience with ServiceTitan or similar field service management platforms
- Track record of improving operational efficiency while driving profitable growth
- Experience building and scaling high-performing teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Leadership development and advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing organization. You'll partner closely with local and market leadership to drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and help shape the future growth of the business. We're looking for a leader who can create accountability, develop talent, and build a culture centered on performance, service, and continuous improvement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.