Commercial Landscape Production Manager | Columbus, Ohio

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Group Health Plan

Advancement opportunities

All job-specific equipment and safety‑

gear provided

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a CLS Production Manager to ensure safety compliance and oversee daily production logistics at a branch. You will lead field crews, manage schedules and documentation, and ensure equipment and inventory are maintained for regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have landscape management experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to coach and develop staff while maintaining profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver’s license; CDL may be required depending on position.
• Complete required safety courses on hire.
• Complete Davey Career Development Program (CDP) books.
• Operate power equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional landscape and grounds management experience.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and uphold a strong safety culture.
• Handle admin tasks: timecards, deliveries, scheduling, docs, materials organization.
• Lead and nurture field employees, promoting teamwork and professionalism.
• Develop employees through coaching, training, goal setting, and safety training.
• Oversee daily production operations independently.
• Monitor actual vs. budgeted hours to maintain profitability.
• Supervise all job sites.
• Maintain fleet and equipment for efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee inventory and compliance of plant health care products and equipment.
• Collaborate with Branch Manager to improve profitability and daily operations.
• Support crews by operating equipment as needed.

Skills

Driver’s license

Safety training

CDP books

Safety courses

CDP participation

Operate power equipment

Basic computer skills

Landscape & grounds management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

The CLS Production Manager is responsible for ensuring employee safety compliance and overseeing daily production logistics of a branch. This role involves fostering employee development, efficiently managing operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance and equipment maintenance.

Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations

Columbus, OH

Additional Locations

n/a

Work Site

On Site

Req ID

230210

Job Duties

• Cultivate and uphold a strong safety culture.
• Manage administrative tasks such as timecards, coordinating deliveries, scheduling, documentation, and materials organization.
• Lead and nurture field employees, fostering teamwork and professionalism.
• Encourage employee development through coaching, training, goal setting, and providing clear expectations and comprehensive safety training.
• Oversee daily production operations independently.
• Monitor and assess actual vs. budgeted hours to maintain profitability.
• Supervise all aspects of job sites.
• Ensure fleet and equipment are maintained for efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee inventory and compliance of plant health care products and equipment, adhering to all rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager to enhance profitability and efficiently manage daily operations.
• Support crews by operating equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver’s license. Commercial driver’s license preferred and may be required, depending on position requirements.
• Ability to complete required safety courses upon hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Career Development Program (CDP) books.
• Ability to operate power equipment.
• Basic computer skills.

Professional landscape and grounds management experience

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Contact

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%