Shop Manager

The Shop Manager leads the material, equipment, fleet, and yard operations that keep landscape construction and maintenance teams working safely and efficiently. This hands-on leadership role coordinates inventory, material preparation, morning crew dispatch, equipment maintenance, and jobsite deliveries. Working closely with the Operations Manager and Production Managers, the Shop Manager keeps the yard and nursery organized, supports field crews, and helps minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

Manage yard and inventory operations: Organize landscape supplies, bulk materials, plants, and hardscape products; oversee incoming deliveries, unloading, and storage; track materials leaving and returning to the yard; and prepare empty pallets for vendor pickup.

Maintain the nursery and facility: Coordinate plant watering, appropriate sun exposure, and weed control, and keep the yard and facility clean, orderly, and safe.

Coordinate morning dispatch: Prepare materials, plants, equipment, and vehicles so crews can start work efficiently.

Support field operations: Partner with the Operations Manager and Production Managers to coordinate jobsite deliveries and pickups, transport materials and equipment as scheduled, and support warranty work as assigned.

Oversee fleet and equipment readiness: Maintain equipment check-in and check-out records, manage the mechanic’s schedule and assignments, improve maintenance procedures, and ensure safe equipment use and storage. Refer repairs to the mechanic as needed.

Lead safety efforts: Manage the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, conduct safety training and site audits, assist with accident and injury investigations, maintain OSHA logs, ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, and attend monthly safety council meetings.

Supervise and communicate: Support the mechanic, H-2B visa employees, and team members assigned to light duty. Participate in weekly all-staff and other company meetings, and communicate progress, challenges, and operational needs to management and ownership.

Participate in winter operations: Availability for snow and ice removal is mandatory during winter weather events, with additional compensation.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

At least 4 years of personnel and project management experience.

Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Knowledge of landscape products and materials, along with construction equipment use.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and industry software such as LMN and Site Audit Pro.

Ability to lead a team, delegate work, and coordinate multiple tasks with strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to represent the company courteously and professionally.

Preferred: At least 6 years of mechanic experience, OSHA 30 certification, and a commercial pesticide license.

Ability to work indoors and outdoors for extended periods, travel locally as needed, and lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to stand, walk on slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and perform repetitive hand movements.

Ability to work in varying weather and temperatures and around noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, water, and traffic.

Compensation

Additional compensation is provided for participation in snow and ice removal operations during winter weather events.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision - 60% company paid

Life Insurance- company paid

Retirement- Simple IRA with 3% match

Uniforms at time of hire

Company assets