Landscape Operations Lead - Safety, Quality & Productivity

Schill Grounds Management; North Ridgeville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schill Grounds Management is seeking a Landscape Operations Manager to oversee field crews, enforce safety, and ensure quality and productivity. The role requires coordinating training, certifications, and production planning across crews, with strong emphasis on efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have landscape experience, supervisory background, and the ability to communicate in English (Spanish preferred), handle scheduling, and adapt to new software while

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record to meet fleet insurance standards
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish is preferred
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test
• 8 years of landscape experience including 3 years as a supervisor/manager is preferred, but may be flexible based on other qualifications
• Knowledge of local turf types, shrubs, groundcover, and seasonal color materials including growth characteristics, appropriate maintenance techniques, and most common issues
• Strong computer skills and the ability to adapt to new software programs
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 60 pounds consistently

Responsibilities

• Train and strictly enforce all safety procedures and policies.
• Ensure work is performed to the level of quality required to completely satisfy each customer.
• Oversee certification activities.
• Identify and improve lower performing crew leaders and crews.
• Develop crew schedules optimizing job locations, equipment, crew skills, customer preferences, most productive job timing, job hours.
• Support the mechanic’s programs for Preventative Maintenance, repair procedures, safety and function inspections, and inventory systems.
• Act as a liaison between field operations and the administrative, customer service, and general management functions.
• Follow all company policies and perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Customer relationship skills

Self-motivated

Creative problem solving

Team oriented

Tools

Computer skills

Software adaptability

Job description

Schill Grounds Management is seeking a Landscape Operations Manager to oversee field crews, enforce safety, and ensure quality and productivity. The role requires coordinating training, certifications, and production planning across crews, with strong emphasis on efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have landscape experience, supervisory background, and the ability to communicate in English (Spanish preferred), handle scheduling, and adapt to new software while