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Operations Manager

Reports to: Branch Manager

Supervises: Crew Leaders/Crew Members

Position Overview:

The Operations Manager schedules and directs personnel and resources towards providing quality, cost effective safe service to clients to ensure the work is produced according to the plan. Works in unison with other Operations Manager in all operations, fleet/equipment management as well as estimating, budgeting, and client relations. Landscape/Mow/Maintenance Crew Leader,.

Position Details:

• Salary: $60k-85k/annually, based upon experience
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, work in the elements.
• Work Schedule: Hours vary based on seasonal needs, must be flexible. Typically M-F, 7a-5p.
• Work Conditions: Outside, in the elements
• Travel: 10%

Primary Responsibilities:

Production participation

• Ensure job site’s quality and appearance meet client and company standards
• Inspect properties prior to scheduled service in order to properly prepare specific action plan for service
• Offer practical advice pertaining to the various project schedules and budgets
• Organize, direct, and request the proper equipment needed for timely project completion
• Continually review project progress, cost, schedules, and demands to complete
• Determine and recommend changes in methods, schedules, and procedures and improve where necessary
• Performs any other assignments as requested by the branch manager

Production communication

• Participate in branch production meetings offering input to better manage sites.
• Communicate regularly with branch production personnel to ensure that Account Management and production teams are coordinating on serving customer needs
• Employee and safety Management
• Organize, direct, and request needed personnel for timely project completion, with assistance from the Supervisor
• Hire new employees as needed.
• Understand new hire paperwork process and ensure accurate completion of all required items.
• Communicate with, counsel, train, and discipline, develop, and review employees
• Provide hands on training and support of crew personnel in areas such as proper operation of equipment, pruning techniques, safety, and quality standards
• Prepare crews’ daily schedules, providing direction and goals to be accomplished, and emphasizing quality and efficiency of operations.
• Monitor safety record of crews and minimize accidents to personnel and equipment.
• Keep emergency contact information up to date and available
• Ensure crews are appropriately attired to company and OSHA standards.

Administrative/other:

• Submit time sheets daily and other written reports as required
• Responsible for proper upkeep and maintenance, storage, use, and training required for branch equipment.
• Responsible for proper upkeep and maintenance, storage, use, and training required for branch equipment.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures as issued by management.
• Learns the job of the next immediate supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and insurability; preferred but not required
• Ability to operate a truck and trailer
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or move up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to work outdoors in all elements

Key Performance Metrics:

• Project Profitability
• Pivotal Crew Member development
• Pivotal crew member retention
• Performance to budget
• Accurate reporting
• Safety record

Knowledge and Competencies:

• Ability to lead and inspire others
• Good communication skills
• Self-starter
• Good organization skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Good team building skills
• Ability to deal effectively with adversity
• Solid knowledge of plant material, diseases and insects, chemical spray and irrigation
• Proficient use of all landscape equipment
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Apply now if YOU are ready to take your CAREER to the NEXT LEVEL!!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Landscaping Management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person