Production Manager - Landscape

About the role

The Production Manager is responsible for the successful operations of a book of business, ensuring smooth and efficient processes. This role oversees safety, productivity, quality control, crew training, and equipment allocation. The position reports to the Branch Manager and works closely with the Client Relationship Manager to guarantee complete client satisfaction.

Core Values:

• Culture of Safety is always job #1
• Growing Tradition: Plants, Personally, Financially, and Professionally
• Employee Owned: Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality
• Exceptional Customer Experience: Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services
• Good Neighbors: Community Pride Sharing our Success
• Respectability: Treating Others as we want to be treated

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all safety policies of the company are enforced
• Foster a collaborative environment to enhance teamwork and problem-solving
• Monitor daily crew performance to meet quality expectations and company standards
• Interview, hire, support recruiting, training, and development of staff
• Manage morning dispatch and end-of-day shutdown
• Help identify labor, equipment, and subcontractor needs
• Perform site audits and create “issues” to ensure high quality
• Communicate with the Client Relations Manager to ensure the scope of work meets a high standard of quality
• Work with sales and Client Relationship Managers to carry out proper new job setup
• Drive productivity and efficiencies through daily time review and accuracy
• Manage Aspire and other integrated software systems
• Manage irrigation systems
• Conduct performance and compensation reviews in coordination with Human Resources
• Work with Human Resources to address promotions, demotions, corrective actions, terminations, personnel staffing, and training needs
• Anticipate and evaluate equipment needs
• Manage crew equipment inventory and repair issues
• Monitor and request tool and supply needs
• Ensure vehicles, equipment, and yards are kept clean and well maintained
• Develop service schedules for crews
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully manage a medium-sized portfolio business and/or large property or properties
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate a high volume and complexity of teams

Requirements

• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegating when appropriate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Able to fulfill the duties of Branch Safety Champion (BSC)
• Prior landscape experience preferred
• A minimum of three years of management experience required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Be able to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks

Pay

$64k–$74k per year