Production Manager

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Daily Production & Rotations • Lead morning dispatch and ensure every crew has its work assignment and current property maps before leaving the yard. • Confirm routes and schedules align with assigned work areas. • Inspect work in the field daily and check completion against the rotation schedule. • Identify work areas that consistently run over or under budgeted time and adjust rotations with the Account Manager. • Keep rotations adjusted for plant material and season per company standards. • Perform hands-on work with crews as needed to meet quality and schedule demands. Quality, Irrigation & Plant Health • Ensure job site quality and appearance meet client and Verde standards; inspect properties and set action plans for crews. • Monitor irrigation systems; schedule and oversee Irrigation Technicians; ensure inspections are completed and reported to the Account Manager. • Manage water use across the portfolio in line with local ordinances and company standards. • Identify insect, disease, and plant health issues and recommend treatment. • Complete Landscape Quality Evaluations (LQEs) accurately and on schedule. • Identify enhancement and repair opportunities and pass them to the Account Manager. People & Safety • Hire, onboard, train, coach, and review crew staff with Account Manager approval, making quality hiring decisions. • Carry out performance management for crew staff, including recognition, coaching, and corrective action in partnership with HR. • Train crews hands-on in equipment operation, pruning technique, safety, and quality standards. • Lead tailgate safety meetings; enforce PPE, equipment, and vehicle safety policies; report incidents per company policy. • Ensure company equipment is maintained, stored, and used according to policy. • Develop Crew Leaders and identify candidates for promotion. Timekeeping & Administration • Ensure timekeeping is accurate and approved on schedule per company standards. • Complete and submit work orders promptly; order materials and monitor costs and deliveries. • Complete paperwork for employee changes and hires with HR and the Branch Administrator. • Meet regularly with the Account Manager to review quality, schedule, labor hours, and staffing. • Perform other duties as assigned.