Production Manager Commercial Landscape Maintenance

Overview

Our client is a Commercial Landscape Company that services office parks, business campuses, hospitals, and multifamily communities, working with national and regional property managers such as CBRE and Colliers. Expectations are high — properties are visible, flower-heavy, and detail-driven — and client relationships are long-term and contract-based.

Position Overview

The Production Manager is a critical, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all field operations and supporting the company’s next phase of growth. This position will work closely with Operations leadership while taking ownership of day-to-day field execution, crew training, scheduling, and workforce development.

This is a field-forward role, ideal for someone who enjoys being with crews, solving operational challenges, and building strong, disciplined teams — not sitting behind a desk all day.

This hire is immediate.

The Production Manager will oversee approximately:

• 6 Maintenance (Mow) Crews

• 4 Landscape Enhancement Crews

• 2 Chemical Application Crews

• 2 Irrigation Crews

• 2 Bed Maintenance Crews

Seasonal staffing fluctuates from ~50 employees in peak season to ~20 in winter, supplemented by subcontractors during winter months.

The role will also support significant hiring and onboarding efforts, with approximately 25 immediate labor hires planned.

Field Operations & Leadership

• Directly supervise all field crews and ensure production standards, safety, and quality expectations are met

• Serve as the primary field leader responsible for daily execution across a large geographic service area

• Train, coach, and develop crew leaders and field staff

• Transition existing Production leadership into a more office-based role by absorbing field training and oversight responsibilities

Scheduling, Equipment & Resources

• Coordinate daily and weekly crew scheduling using Aspire

• Manage equipment allocation, utilization, and readiness across crews

• Ensure materials, vehicles, and tools are available when needed

• Monitor job progress and proactively address issues before they impact clients

Safety, Compliance & Training

• Enforce all safety policies and ensure weekly safety meetings are conducted

• Investigate and document incidents and workers’ compensation claims

• Support H-2B and workforce planning initiatives as applicable

• Maintain SOPs and ensure compliance with company policies

Client Support & Quality Control

• Support Account Managers by ensuring consistent service delivery

• Conduct site visits on high-visibility properties

• Maintain the standards required for Class A commercial assets with intensive flower and detail programs

Administrative & Strategic Support

• Review job costing and production reports

• Assist with hiring, performance reviews, discipline, and termination decisions

• Collaborate with Operations and leadership on budgeting, staffing, and growth initiatives

• 8+ years in commercial landscape maintenance operations (production, operations, or field leadership)

• Proven experience managing multiple crews simultaneously

• Strong field presence with the ability to lead by example

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred, but not required

• Comfortable working with a largely Hispanic workforce

• Experience with Aspire or similar landscape management software

• Organized, proactive, and able to operate independently

• Knowledge of irrigation, chemical programs, and high-end maintenance standards

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Backgrounds from production, operations, foreman leadership, or adjacent green-industry roles will be considered.

• Base Salary: $70,000 – $75,000

• Bonus:
  Up to 15% of annual salary

• Company truck & cell phone

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• PTO

• 401(k) with 100% company match

If you are qualified for this position and would like to be considered, please respond to this job posting by sending a copy of your resume and we will be happy to review it.

Our goal is to find the right person for our client as soon as possible.

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