Production Manager

Yellowstone Landscape • Chicago, IL

18d

About The Position

The Production Manager leads landscape maintenance and enhancement operations, overseeing crews and coordinating the people, materials, equipment, and subcontractors needed to deliver quality work. The role involves planning and monitoring production, visiting job sites, communicating with clients and the Sales team, and ensuring work meets customer expectations, safety requirements, and allotted hours. The manager also supports employee training and development, participates in hiring, approves time off, and contributes to operational goals and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Live the Company Values and use them to motivate and inspire a team.
• Strong organization, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance underwriting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Spanish.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple crew associates focused on maintenance operations.
• Lead and manage landscape enhancement services, coordinating required materials, people, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Monitor work habits and coach employees to support productivity, safety compliance, and adherence to company policies.
• Conduct operations in a safe manner and maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Inspect properties before scheduled service and prepare an action plan for the requested work.
• Provide on-site training and skill development, and develop classroom instruction as needed for new and current employees.
• Review production hours daily, submit necessary adjustments, and complete records and reports accurately and on time.
• Monitor production hours, forecast and allocate labor across an assigned geographic location, and communicate work instructions to crews.
• Use appropriate tools and resources to schedule crew work, monitor progress, and make adjustments as needed.
• Visit sites regularly and attend customer meetings as needed to ensure quality matches the scope of work.
• Partner with the Sales team to communicate client needs and requests effectively.
• Coordinate with the Mechanics Team to ensure timely and appropriate repairs.
• Recommend processes and procedures to improve operations, work environment, safety, productivity, profitability, and customer service.
• Take responsibility for operational goals and help ensure jobs meet client expectations within allotted hours.
• Assess operational needs by purchasing and locating job-related materials; ensure equipment is on site and monitor costs and compliance with approved safety procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and prepare direct reports for future growth opportunities.
• Review and approve employee time-off requests.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting new crew members.
• Apply horticultural best practices and answer questions about weeds and plant identification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, paid weekly.
• Full group benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Aggressive incentive plan.
• Industry-leading safety programs.
• Company-provided work shirts and safety gear.
• Professional equipment provided.
• Opportunity to advance within a fast-growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED