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Production Manager

Reports to: Branch Manager

Supervises: Crew Leaders/Crew Members

Position Overview:

The Production Manager leads and motivates teams to deliver cost-effective and safe landscape/mow/maintenance services. They plan work schedules, allocate resources, and collaborate with other Operations Managers on fleet/equipment management, budgeting, and client relations. Their goal is to achieve project goals within budget and timeline, exceeding client expectations.

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 Location: 18612 Miles Road Cleveland, OH 44128
• 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
• Communicate with, counsel, train, discipline 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.
• 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
• 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

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: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Landscaping: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person