The Production Manager is a hands-on position managing field crew leaders and crew members performing commercial landscape maintenance services. The main focus of this role is to manage safety, quality, and job hours as it pertains to the contracted scope. The Production Manager will promote teamwork within the company.
Responsibilities - Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Management and Accounting:
Provide hour and material budgets for all crews as a guide for production
Monitor the integrity of information provided to accounting system (timesheets and work orders)
Monitor equipment inventory and insure equipment is properly serviced
Keep informed of new practices in green industry
Keep informed of new or potential sales
Facilities lock up.
Utilize BOSS LM for scheduling and tracking job issues
Customer Service and Sales:
Maintain excellent on site relations and communications with clients, contractors and/or subcontractors as needed
Encourage multiple sales from current clients
Communicate daily with Account Management staff on jobsite progress and issues
Assist in identifying enhancement opportunities on jobsites
Production:
Supervise and train maintenance field supervisors and crews on all aspects of landscape maintenance services
Conduct a site inspection on each job no less than every two weeks
Monitor and maintain irrigation controller including coordination of repairs
Review equipment needs and maintenance schedules with Operations Manager.
Perform and/or participate in crew and department general and safety meetings
Insure the safe operation of all maintenance equipment
Safely drive company owned vehicles
Work with other Production Managers to insure a consistent product
Work with other managers on work schedules including seasonal work needs
Work with other departments and personnel when needed
Ability to meet seasonal deadlines set by the Operation Managers.
Horticulture:
Ensure crews are equipped and informed in order to provide the safest, highest quality work in an efficient manner
Promote proper horticulture by training of field supervisors and labor.
Personnel:
Work closely with HR Manager to promote and enforce all Human Resource Procedures
Interview, hire, orient, and train all new hires
Participate in intern training
Continually provide ongoing training to field supervisors to meet company growth, needs, etc.
Document absences, tardiness and other disciplinary actions
Conduct Performance Reviews on field supervisors and staff
Enforce company policies
Requirements:
Minimum 2 year college degree preferred
Must have valid FL Driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
Must be willing to get FL Pesticide applicators license, or the ability to obtain one
Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others
Must comply with Bland Landscaping’s policies and procedures
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks
Wear work boots, Bland Landscaping uniforms, and present yourself in a clean and professional manner
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Must wear provided company PPE
Must practice safety at all times
Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clean criminal
Must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Commercial Grounds Management.
Note • As we continue to grow as a company, all positions have significant opportunities for advancement. Providing the candidate meets the proper qualifications and ambitious work ethic. • If this is not the right opportunity for you then please check out our available positions with Branches across the state.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement • Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.