Operations Manager

Operations Manager Happy House – Madison, WI 

Salary: $58,000–$75,000/year + performance incentives + PTO 

Strong work/life balance + positive company culture 

Compensation depends on skills and attitude. Health benefits not included. 

Relocation assistance may be available. 

Position Start Date - February 18, 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 KPI’s, 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