Landscape Maintenance Production Manager

Air Comfort, Inc; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape management company in Lorton, Virginia is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead landscape maintenance crews. The role involves overseeing daily field operations to ensure efficient completion of work while adhering to high-quality standards. Ideal candidates should have 5–10+ years in landscape maintenance management, strong leadership skills, and an understanding of scheduling and productivity. The company values accountability, quality service, and staff development.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of landscape maintenance or operations management experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing multiple crews.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, routing, and labor productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple landscape maintenance crews and routes.
• Oversee daily startup, scheduling, and route execution.
• Train, coach, and develop crew leaders and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Scheduling

Labor Productivity Management

Tools

Aspire Software

Job description

Overview

J&J Landscape Management is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead landscape maintenance crews and oversee daily field operations. This role is responsible for ensuring work is completed efficiently, on budget, and to our high-quality standards. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who takes ownership, holds teams accountable, and consistently delivers results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple landscape maintenance crews and routes
• Oversee daily startup, scheduling, and route execution
• Ensure all services are completed on time, on budget, and to company standards
• Conduct routine site visits for quality control and client satisfaction
• Train, coach, and develop crew leaders and team members
• Monitor labor hours and production efficiency against budgets
• Enforce safety standards and company procedures
• Maintain clean, organized trucks, equipment, and jobsites
• Collaborate with Account Managers to support client retention and service delivery
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of landscape maintenance or operations management experience
• Proven leadership experience managing multiple crews
• Strong understanding of scheduling, routing, and labor productivity
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Organized, disciplined, and results‑driven
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience with Aspire or similar software preferred
• Valid driver’s license

What Success Looks Like

• Crews operate efficiently and meet daily production targets
• Work is completed to a high standard with minimal callbacks
• Labor hours align with budgets and profitability goals
• Team members are accountable, trained, and improving
• Clients are satisfied and retained