Production Manager

Commercial Grounds Maintenance Production Manager The Production Manager (PM) serves as the critical link between corporate strategy and field execution. You will oversee multiple commercial grounds‑maintenance crews, ensuring all properties are serviced efficiently and safely to the highest standards. This is a dynamic role requiring a blend of leadership, technical agronomic knowledge, logistical planning, and customer service. Your ultimate goal is to maximize field productivity while driving client satisfaction and retention. Key Responsibilities Operations & Field Management: Direct the daily scheduling of maintenance crews, optimizing routes, labor hours, and equipment deployment to maximize efficiency. Quality Control: Conduct routine site inspections to ensure contract compliance, identifying property needs, health issues in turf/plant material, and safety hazards. Enhancement Identification: Proactively identify opportunities for landscape enhancements (e.g., color rotations, mulch, drainage fixes, tree work) and collaborate with the account management team to propose solutions to clients. Inventory & Materials: Coordinate the procurement and timely delivery of materials (plants, mulch, chemicals, fertilizers) needed for daily operations. Crew Management: Recruit, onboard, train, and manage Crew Leaders and field staff, fostering a culture of accountability, pride, and continuous improvement. Safety Compliance: Enforce all company safety policies, conduct weekly tailgate safety meetings, and ensure proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and heavy equipment. Performance Tracking: Monitor crew labor hours against budgeted hours for each job, providing coaching to crews to meet or exceed production goals. Equipment & Asset Management Fleet Oversight: Ensure all assigned vehicles, trailers, and commercial equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers) are properly maintained, operated safely, and kept clean. Maintenance Coordination: Partner with the shop mechanic to schedule routine preventative maintenance and minimize equipment downtime. Client & Administrative Support Issue Resolution: Serve as a secondary point of contact for clients; respond to and resolve service‑related complaints or requests within 24 hours. Data Management: Utilize landscape management software to track labor time, log site photos, and submit daily production reports. Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory experience in commercial landscape maintenance or a closely related green‑industry field. Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of turfgrass management, plant identification, pruning techniques, and chemical/fertilizer application. Licensing: Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record (Required). Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or landscape industry certifications (e.g., CLT, ONDA) are highly preferred. Technology: Proficient with smartphone/tablet operations and industry‑specific software (e.g., Aspire, LMN, Jobber) for scheduling and tracking. Physical Demands: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, walk extensive commercial properties, and lift up to 50 lbs. Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish is a significant advantage. Education: Minimum 2‑year college degree preferred. Valid NC Driver’s license and pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain one required. Communication: Good communication skills and ability to motivate others. Compliance: Must comply with company policies and procedures. Safety: Must wear and provide company PPE, practice safety at all times, and pass a criminal background check. Core Competencies for Success Leadership: Able to motivate diverse teams and resolve conflicts constructively in a fast‑paced environment. Problem Solving: Quick‑thinking on your feet when weather, equipment breakdowns, or scheduling conflicts disrupt the daily plan. Financial Acumen: Understands how labor hours and material waste directly impact the branch’s bottom‑line profitability. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time. #J-18808-Ljbffr