Job Purpose

 The Production Manager is a hands-on position managing field supervisors and crews performing commercial landscape enhancement services. This role focuses on managing safety, quality, and job hours as they pertain to the contracted scope. The Production Manager will also 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 the information provided to the accounting system (timesheets and work orders)
• Monitor equipment inventory and ensure equipment is appropriately serviced
• Keep informed of new practices in the 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 job site progress and issues
• Assist in identifying enhancement opportunities on job sites.

Production:

• Supervise and train maintenance field supervisors and crews on all aspects of landscape enhancement 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 ensure a consistent product
• Work with other managers on work schedules, including seasonal work needs
• Work with other departments and personnel when needed
• Help with snow removal in the winter months
• Ability to meet seasonal deadlines set by the Operations Manager

Horticulture:

• Ensure crews are equipped and informed to provide the safest, highest quality work in an efficient manner
• Promote proper horticulture by training 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 train 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 a valid NC Driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
• Must have NC Pesticide applicator 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 to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Ability to bend and stoop continually
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks
• Wear work boots and 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 record.
• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in Commercial Grounds Management.

3-5 years' experience in Commercial Grounds Maintenance Operations

 Disclaimer

The above statements 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, as needed.