Operations Manager

Happy House – Madison, WI

Salary: $62,000/year + performance incentives (~$8,000) + PTO

• Strong work/life balance + positive company culture
• Must be available M - F: 7 am - 5 pm and less than one hour on Sundays
• Compensation depends on skills and attitude
• Health benefits not included
• Relocation assistance may be available

Position Start Date - March 2026

Position Overview

STRAIGHT TO THE POINT: We’re a husband and wife owned cleaning company with one office admin and 12 technicians—and yes, we wear a lot of hats. We’re looking for a driven leader who takes initiative, moves fast, and gets results. You’ll learn every role—sales, training, admin, and cleaning field work—then help us build and scale these positions as we grow. This role is fast-paced, demanding, and not for the faint of heart. If you thrive on challenges and ownership, this is your opportunity.

Company Overview

Happy House is a rapidly growing residential cleaning company serving Dane County. We are committed to professionalism, quality, and consistency, building long-lasting relationships with our clients while creating a positive, growth-oriented culture for our team.

Our mission is to always “Aim 4 Better” — a better cleaning experience for clients, a better culture for our team, and a better life for ourselves. Our 4 core values — communication, professionalism, quality, and learning — guide everything we do.

We are seeking a highly driven, goal-oriented Operations Manager to oversee and optimize all daily operations of the business. This role is critical to our continued growth and success and will be trained to lead across sales, office/administration, and training departments, ensuring alignment, accountability, and performance company-wide.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a competitive, high-performing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of results. The ideal candidate brings confidence, charisma, and strong operational discipline.

Leadership & Drive

• Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and competitive by nature
• Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through
• Confident decision-maker who holds themselves and others accountable

Communication & Presence

• Charismatic leader who can motivate, influence, and inspire teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, calm, and effective under pressure

Operational & Strategic Thinking

• Systems-minded with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements
• Comfortable managing multiple departments and priorities simultaneously
• Data-driven and results-focused with proven metrics such as KPIs

Technology & Organization

• Computer savvy and comfortable using software, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Read those two above again, this is very important for this role!

Lead by Example

• Demonstrates the standards, values, and work ethic of Happy House daily
• Arrives prepared, on time, and professional
• Models accountability, positivity, and high performance even in stressful situations

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all daily operations of the business
• Lead and coordinate the sales, office/admin, and training managers, that you will eventually recruit
• Ensure operational systems, processes, and procedures are followed and continuously improved
• Set goals, track performance KPIs, and drive results
• Collaborate with leadership to execute company strategy and growth initiatives
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews, and coaching with department leaders
• Ensure exceptional client experience and internal accountability
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions
• Uphold company culture, values, and non-negotiables across the organization

(This is a leadership and oversight role; not responsible for cleaning in the field, but must learn how it’s done.)

Qualifications

• Proven management or operations leadership experience preferred, but not required
• Strong leadership, coaching, and accountability skills
• Highly driven, competitive, goal-oriented, and positive mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with technology, software, and tracking metrics
• Ability to manage multiple departments and priorities effectively
• Experience in service-based businesses preferred, but not required

Why Join Us?

• Step into the highest role of management outside of ownership
• Work in a people focused organization at a local company
• Make a measurable impact on operations, culture, and results
• Strong work/life balance and positive company culture
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right out of state candidate

Our Culture

Happy House Cleaning’s culture is our mission, vision, and values in action.

Vision: To be the best house cleaning company in Dane County, known for professionalism, quality, and consistency, and for building long-term client relationships.

Mission: Always aim for better — for our clients, our team culture, and ourselves.

Mantra – ‘A.I.M. 4 BETTER’

• Autonomy: Encourage initiative, ownership, and problem-solving
• Integrity: Hold ourselves accountable to high standards
• Meaning: Take pride in our profession and the work we do

We ‘AIM 4 BETTER’ through our focus on these 4 Values:

Values: Communication • Professionalism • Quality • Learning

Non-Negotiables:

• Show up prepared, on time, and professional
• Take accountability for yourself and your team
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Communicate effectively and respectfully
• Follow Happy House Cleaning standards and procedures

How to Apply

For questions about the position, please email us at [email protected]

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