Landscape Maintenance Production Manager

Earthtones Companies; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Earthtones Companies is seeking a Landscape Production Manager to lead field crews and drive daily production across multiple properties. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and on-time, on-budget execution.

You will coordinate schedules, manage materials and equipment, and work closely with account managers to ensure smooth project rollouts and optimal crew performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in landscape production or field operations.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of landscape equipment, materials, and installation practices.
• Ability to lead from the field and make quick, practical decisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple crews and job sites simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and push multiple landscape crews to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Set clear expectations for crew leaders and field staff regarding quality, pace, and safety.
• Conduct daily jobsite check-ins to ensure crews are properly staffed and performing efficiently.
• Address performance issues in real time and provide coaching as needed.

Skills

3+ years landscape production/fieldOps

Organizational & scheduling

Communication & problem-solving

Landscape equipment knowledge

Field leadership & decision making

Multi-site crew management

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Position Overview

The Landscape Production Manager is responsible for driving daily field production by leading crews, coordinating schedules, managing materials and equipment, and ensuring efficient rollout of work across all properties. This role is hands‑on and fast‑paced, focused on execution, accountability, and keeping production moving safely, on time, and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Leadership & Productivity

• Lead, motivate, and push multiple landscape crews to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Set clear expectations for crew leaders and field staff regarding quality, pace, and safety.
• Conduct daily jobsite check‑ins to ensure crews are properly staffed and performing efficiently.
• Address performance issues in real time and provide coaching as needed.

Scheduling & Workflow Management

• Assist with and execute daily and weekly crew schedules.
• Adjust schedules based on weather, staffing, equipment availability, and job priorities.
• Coordinate job rollouts to ensure smooth transitions between phases of work.
• Ensure crews are deployed to the right jobs at the right time.

Supplies & Materials Coordination

• Forecast material needs for upcoming jobs and communicate shortages early.
• Ensure crews have the proper materials, tools, and consumables before dispatch.
• Coordinate material deliveries and staging at jobsites or yards.
• Minimize downtime caused by missing or incorrect supplies.

Equipment & Asset Movement

• Coordinate movement of equipment between jobsites and yards.
• Ensure equipment is available, fueled, and operational for daily production.
• Work with mechanics or vendors to report issues and schedule repairs.
• Maintain accountability for equipment usage and care.

Quality Control & Safety

• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets company and client standards.
• Enforce safety protocols and correct unsafe behaviors immediately.
• Assist with onboarding and training crews on best practices and procedures.

Communication & Reporting

• Serve as the primary link between crews, account managers, and leadership.
• Report production progress, delays, and issues clearly and promptly.
• Provide feedback on labor efficiency, job pacing, and resource needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in landscape production or field operations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple crews and job sites simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Working knowledge of landscape equipment, materials, and installation practices.
• Ability to lead from the field and make quick, practical decisions.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience with commercial landscape operations.
• Familiarity with production tracking or scheduling software.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent walking of jobsites and lifting of light to moderate equipment.
• Early mornings and occasional extended hours during peak seasons.