Production Manager

Responsibilities

• Understanding client needs through regular communication with the Account Manager.
• Ensuring that job site quality and appearance meet client and company standards.
• Managing all landscape services, including the coordination of all materials, people, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Inspecting properties prior to scheduled service and preparing specific action plans.
• Maintaining irrigation systems, identifying problems or necessary repairs, and communicating recommendations.
• Identifying insect or disease problems in the landscape.
• Performing hands-on work with crews to meet work and scheduling demands when necessary.
• Implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures related to safety, equipment upkeep, storage, use, and training.
• Working with the Account Manager to identify staffing needs, hire new crew members, and prepare daily crew schedules.
• Completing paperwork for all employee changes and hires.
• Communicating with, counseling, training, disciplining, reviewing, and developing growth plans for employees.
• Providing hands-on training and support of crew members, including proper operation of equipment, pruning techniques, safety, and quality standards.
• Monitoring safety records and focusing on safety standards.
• Ordering materials as needed and monitoring costs and deliveries.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of equipment, tools, and machinery needed for landscaping operations.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent time management skills and a strong sense of urgency.
• Computer skills.
• Safety leadership skills.
• High School Diploma and a minimum of five years of progressive maintenance landscaping industry-related experience, including at least two years of leadership experience.
• Current state driver’s license. (You will be given a Company truck and cell phone)
• Bi-lingual communication (English/Spanish) is a plus.