Production Manager

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

Job Overview

As a Production Manager for Hoffman Landscapes, you have approximately 10 crews that you are responsible for. Your job is to help each crew achieve expert level quality and efficiency and deliver best-in-class customer service. You hire and train the crews, schedule the work, visit sites where quality and efficiency need attention, and you resolve issues as quickly as possible. Your attention to detail, constant communication, and especially your thoughtfulness builds trust and creates strong relationships with your crews…and it shows in the work they do for our clients. You work in a team environment. Hoffman’s Client Representatives are the primary point of contact for each customer, and you are the primary point of contact for each crew. Through constant communication and partnership, you deliver the great service that keeps our customers coming back year after year.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Management: Oversee the delivery of maintenance services, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and manage crew members, including hiring, assigning tasks, providing training, completing employee reviews, and ensuring safety protocols and quality standards are met.
• Resource Management: Coordinate equipment, materials, and labor to ensure the availability of resources and proper usage.
• Budget Control: Ensure services delivered remain within budget constraints by managing costs, crew hours, and resources effectively. Assist in preparation of contract estimates when necessary. Meet weekly with to present and review crew hours performance.
• Quality Control: Maintain a high standard of quality in maintenance services, ensuring client expectations and company standards are met. Meet weekly with Client Rep and Branch Director to review quality assessments.
• Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed maintenance service schedule, adjusting as necessary based on weather conditions, resource availability, or other factors. Meet weekly with Branch Director to review present prepared schedule.
• Client Representative Interaction: Communicate with Client Reps to understand property needs, address any concerns, and provide feedback towards upsell potential or changes in scope.
• Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and implement measures to minimize risk for crew members and clients.
• Budget Preparation, Cost Estimate Analysis: Assist with budget preparation including hourly rates for crew members, vehicles and equipment needed, materials and subcontractor pricing, etc. Provide feedback to Branch Director regarding cost estimates and production factors.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: A degree in landscape design, horticulture, or related field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in landscaping or a related field, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in landscape maintenance, Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Aspire or similar landscape business management software is a plus.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of landscape maintenance practices, including mowing, clean ups, lawn care, lawn renovation, tree and shrub care, plant bed and garden maintenance, plant identification, container gardening, and irrigation systems.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) or Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) are a plus.
  
  

Skills

• Leadership: Strong ability to lead and motivate a team, resolve conflicts, and maintain morale.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with Client Reps, team members, and suppliers. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships with internal and external associates.
• Problem-solving: Ability to quickly assess issues and implement effective solutions.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple crews, properties, and deadlines.
• Customer Care: Strong listening skills and ability to resolve client concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision to ensure quality standards are met throughout the season.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, operate landscaping machinery, and perform physically demanding tasks as needed.
  
  

Work Environment

• The position typically requires working on-site and occasional office duties.
• Occasional weekend work may be required depending on weather and seasonal conditions.
  
  

Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range

$80,000 - $90,000

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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