Landscape Production Lead: Crew Leadership & Scheduling

Earthtones Landscaping; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Earthtones Landscaping is seeking a Landscape Production Manager to drive daily field production by leading crews, coordinating schedules, managing materials and equipment, and ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget rollout across properties. This hands-on, fast-paced role emphasizes execution, accountability, and keeping production moving safely.

Responsibilities include leading crews to meet production goals, coordinating schedules, managing materials, and ensuring quality and safety across all job

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Landscape production

Crew management

Scheduling

Equipment knowledge

Field leadership

Communication

Tools

Production scheduling software

Job description

Earthtones Landscaping is seeking a Landscape Production Manager to drive daily field production by leading crews, coordinating schedules, managing materials and equipment, and ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget rollout across properties. This hands-on, fast-paced role emphasizes execution, accountability, and keeping production moving safely.

Responsibilities include leading crews to meet production goals, coordinating schedules, managing materials, and ensuring quality and safety across all job