Division Production Manager

Air Comfort, Inc; Shallotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. is seeking a Division Production Manager to lead daily landscape maintenance, installation, and enhancement operations. You will guide high-performing teams, optimize scheduling, manage budgets, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration with leadership, sales, and administrative departments to deliver efficient, on-time results.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in landscape maintenance, installation, enhancement, or related operations.
• Strong understanding of landscape industry standards, equipment, materials, workflows, and production practices.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop field operations teams.
• Experience with scheduling, labor allocation, resource management, and operational planning.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to understand and manage budgets, job costs, financial targets, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily division production priorities and ensure effective operational execution.
• Manage landscape maintenance, installation, and enhancement activities to keep projects organized, on schedule, and within budget.
• Coordinate scheduling, labor allocation, job assignments, equipment needs, and workflow to maximize productivity and service quality.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop operations teams through regular guidance, feedback, and training.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team through talent assessment, performance management, and ongoing employee development.
• Conduct regular site audits to monitor job quality, safety, client satisfaction, and adherence to project specifications.
• Identify operational risks and proactively implement solutions to address safety, performance, scheduling, and production concerns.
• Track and communicate key operational and financial performance metrics to leadership.
• Collaborate with leadership, sales, administrative teams, and other departments to develop and execute operational strategies.
• Ensure consistent adherence to established processes, role checklists, and standard operating procedures.
• Complete employee performance reviews and check-ins accurately and on schedule.
• Promote a culture of responsive communication, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Team development

Communication

Digital tools

Tools

Spreadsheets

Scheduling software

ERP/CRM

Job description

Join a company that values quality, professionalism, accountability, and environmental stewardship as a Division Production Manager. This is an opportunity to lead and develop high-performing operations teams, drive operational excellence, and make a measurable impact on the division’s success. The Division Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily landscape maintenance, installation, and enhancement operations, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. The role offers the chance to strengthen operational processes, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily division production priorities and ensure effective operational execution
• Manage landscape maintenance, installation, and enhancement activities to keep projects organized, on schedule, and within budget
• Coordinate scheduling, labor allocation, job assignments, equipment needs, and workflow to maximize productivity and service quality
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop operations teams through regular guidance, feedback, and training
• Build and maintain a high-performing team through talent assessment, performance management, and ongoing employee development
• Conduct regular site audits to monitor job quality, safety, client satisfaction, and adherence to project specifications
• Identify operational risks and proactively implement solutions to address safety, performance, scheduling, and production concerns
• Track and communicate key operational and financial performance metrics to leadershipCollaborate with leadership, sales, administrative teams, and other departments to develop and execute operational strategies
• Ensure consistent adherence to established processes, role checklists, and standard operating procedures
• Complete employee performance reviews and check-ins accurately and on schedule
• Promote a culture of responsive communication, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in landscape maintenance, installation, enhancement, or related operations
• Strong understanding of landscape industry standards, equipment, materials, workflows, and production practices
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop field operations teams
• Experience with scheduling, labor allocation, resource management, and operational planning
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to understand and manage budgets, job costs, financial targets, and operational profitability
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, operational software, scheduling systems, and other digital tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Commitment to safety, compliance, professionalism, and company standards
• Ability to identify operational challenges, develop solutions, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical activities associated with landscape operations