Landscape Maintenance Production Manager

Job Title:
Maintenance Production Manager
Company:
Tennant Landscape Solutions

Location:

St Louis, MO

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Production Manager to lead and oversee our maintenance and mow crews. This role is vital to ensuring efficient scheduling, high crew productivity, excellent client service, and strict safety compliance. If you have a minimum of 3 years' experience in landscape maintenance leadership and strong knowledge in plant care and safety, this could be your next opportunity to grow your career.

• Build efficient maintenance schedules coordinating up to 4 landscape maintenance crews and 7 mowing crews
• Optimize crew routes and adjust plans for weather, equipment, and customer needs
• Manage material logistics to ensure timely supply availability

• Oversee daily operations of maintenance and mowing crews
• Assign tasks, coach performance, and foster a positive, professional team culture
• Conduct daily pre-job meetings covering safety and assignments
• Troubleshoot operational and production challenges quickly and effectively

• Willing Operate plow trucks during snow events, ensuring timely and safe snow removal
• Assist in managing snow plow crews to maintain efficient winter operations

• Perform site walk-throughs and address customer issues promptly and professionally
• Communicate service plans, schedules, and updates to clients clearly
• Partner with sales and account teams to identify improvement or upsell opportunities

• Enforce OSHA and company safety guidelines, including proper PPE usage
• Deliver ongoing safety training and maintain incident reports
• Identify and mitigate site hazards, ensuring environmental compliance in chemical handling

• Track labor hours, equipment use, and materials consumption accurately
• Maintain clear records of completed tasks, client requests, and site conditions

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in landscape maintenance production or crew leadership
• Education and industry certifications a strong plus
• Proven leadership abilities managing multiple crews and diverse teams
• Strong plant knowledge including turf, flowers, and general horticultural practices
• Solid understanding of OSHA safety regulations and environmental compliance

• Leadership:
  Team management, problem-solving, coaching, and delegation
• Technical:
  Plant health diagnostics, turf management, pest control
• Safety: OSHA compliance, hazard identification, first aid/CPR preferred
• Communication:
  Client relations, clear documentation, professional reporting
• Operational:
  Scheduling, route optimization, material logistics, trouble-shooting

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Crew productivity and efficiency
• Customer satisfaction and issue resolution
• Safety compliance and incident reduction
• Effective troubleshooting and operational problem-solving