Landscape Mulch Production Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete mulch production lifecycle, from grinding and screening to coloring and material handling
• Develop, implement, and monitor production schedules and delivery timelines to meet customer demand
• Maintain optimal production levels while ensuring production consistency and quality
• Manage and track inventory of raw materials, finished products, dyes, fuel, equipment parts and any other supplies
• Supervise, schedule, and train the production staff, equipment operators, and yard staff
• Cultivates a high-performance culture rooted in safety, efficiency, and transparent communication and accountability
• Conduct performance evaluations and coordinate training for team members
• Oversee daily operations and ensure the proper upkeep and preventative maintenance of equipment, such as grinders, loaders, coloring systems and any other related machinery
• Administer the implementation of equipment safety procedures and maintain documentation
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, safety, and company compliance standards, ensuring facility cleanliness and safe material storage practices
• Perform regular quality checks on raw materials and finished mulch products
• Work closely with dispatch, sales, and customer service teams to ensure accurate order fulfillment
• Maintain the flow of operations within the yard by coordinating truck loading, delivery schedules, and yard flow
• Serves as point of contact to support customers on site as needed

Qualifications & Abilities

• 5+ years of experience in mulch production, landscape materials, or related heavy manufacturing
• Valid driver’s license, CDL preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Clean background check and drug test
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on uneven terrain
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Understanding of all maintenance sections of the FMCSA and OSHA regulations
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Strong equipment knowledge of industrial equipment operations and maintenance, including grinders, loaders, conveyors, and various production machinery
• Proficient leadership and team management capabilities
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exhibit decisive leadership in critical situations, ensuring effective and timely solutions
• Mechanical proficiency and experience in overseeing repairs on heavy equipment and coordinating with technicians

Benefits

• Starting pay range is determined by experience, skill, education, and other factors
• Pay is determined by experience, skill, education, and other factors
• Able to enroll in benefits after 60-day new hire probation period
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and employer matching (up to a certain amount) and 100% vesting as soon as contributions are made
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (6)