Production Manager

Monitor irrigation systems; schedule and oversee Irrigation Technicians; ensure inspections are completed and reported to the Account Manager. Daily Production & Rotations • Lead morning dispatch and ensure every crew has its work assignment and current property maps before leaving the yard.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Daily Production & Rotations • Lead morning dispatch and ensure every crew has its work assignment and current property maps before leaving the yard. • Confirm routes and schedules align with assigned work areas. • Inspect work in the field daily and check completion against the rotation schedule. • Identify work areas that consistently run over or under budgeted time and adjust rotations with the Account Manager. • Keep rotations adjusted for plant material and season per company standards. • Perform hands-on work with crews as needed to meet quality and schedule demands. Quality, Irrigation & Plant Health • Ensure job site quality and appearance meet client and Verde standards; inspect properties and set action plans for crews. • Monitor irrigation systems; schedule and oversee Irrigation Technicians; ensure inspections are completed and reported to the Account Manager. • Manage water use across the portfolio in line with local ordinances and company standards. • Identify insect, disease, and plant health issues and recommend treatment. • Complete Landscape Quality Evaluations (LQEs) accurately and on schedule. • Identify enhancement and repair opportunities and pass them to the Account Manager. People & Safety • Hire, onboard, train, coach, and review crew staff with Account Manager approval, making quality hiring decisions. • Carry out performance management for crew staff, including recognition, coaching, and corrective action in partnership with HR. • Train crews hands-on in equipment operation, pruning technique, safety, and quality standards. • Lead tailgate safety meetings; enforce PPE, equipment, and vehicle safety policies; report incidents per company policy. • Ensure company equipment is maintained, stored, and used according to policy. • Develop Crew Leaders and identify candidates for promotion. Timekeeping & Administration • Ensure timekeeping is accurate and approved on schedule per company standards. • Complete and submit work orders promptly; order materials and monitor costs and deliveries. • Complete paperwork for employee changes and hires with HR and the Branch Administrator. • Meet regularly with the Account Manager to review quality, schedule, labor hours, and staffing. • Perform other duties as assigned.