Planting Crew Manager

Moon Valley Nursery Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Landscape Supervisor / Planting Crew Manager to lead the installation of plants and trees for residential and commercial sites. You will plan the workflow, direct a crew of 1 Lead Operator and 3-4 crew members, and ensure safe, timely, and high-quality installations.

You will train and coach team members, review work orders, maintain equipment and truck assets, and uphold company safety and HR standards while delivering outstanding customer

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a crew chief/foreman/manager or equivalent.
• Experience in a retail nursery, landscaping, or related environment preferred.
• Ability to coach and develop crew members to achieve goals.
• Solid understanding of human resources basics and sales fundamentals.
• Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently drive and manage planting crews and equipment.
• Review and implement installation work orders to maximize productivity.
• Train and mentor crew members in installation and customer service best practices.
• Maintain truck, inventory, and equipment; enforce safety policies.
• Support logistics and customer service issues and upsell warranties or additional plants.

Job description

Job SummaryThe Landscape Supervisor / Planting Crew Manager will be responsible for delivering and installing plants and trees in residential and commercial locations. The position works as a member of the planting crew, planning the installation process, directing activities of the crew, interacting with the customer to ensure a great customer experience, ensuring compliance with all human resources and safety processes, and ensuring that all installations are completed in accordance with company guidelines. The LF is responsible for ensuring the proper, efficient, and timely completion of projects, and must be able to operate a variety of equipment and develop a working knowledge of landscaping & horticultural practices. The LF must be able to maintain safety standards, meet overtime/staffing quotas, enhance customer satisfaction, meet sales goals, and manage planting projects effectively. This position directly supervises 1 Lead Operator and 3-4 Planting Crew members and the truck assets and planting projects.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesSafely and efficiently drive a flatbed truck (non-CDL) with inventory, equipment, tools, and members of the planting and installation crew.Manage customer deliveries-and-plant (DNP) installation operations.Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing safe, clean, and friendly DNP visit to customers, while maintaining solid product knowledge and an outstanding customer experienceEnsure compliance with company policies and procedures through crew management, training opportunities and coaching.Train and develop members of the planting crew in all aspects of the installation and the customer visit by directing and monitoring the work and identifying additional training and development opportunities.Provide regular feedback to crew members regarding performance and conduct performance reviews in accordance with the company’s evaluation cycle.Ensure that crews conduct work in a professional, ethical, safe, and effective manner.Review and implement installation work orders, maximizing effectiveness and efficiency.Attain productivity and performance goals by training, motivating, mentoring, and providing feedback to colleagues and crew members.Ensure the protection, maintenance, and proper use of company trucks, inventory, tools, and equipment.Maintain company standards for outstanding truck cleanliness and condition.Address or escalate issues that arise from crews or customers (e.g., complaints, grievances, etc.)Exhibit high standards of performance and professionalism at all times, and particularly with respect to customer service.Conduct or facilitate crew safety training including, for example, heat safety, safe vehicle operation, equipment uses, ergonomics, etc.Maintain adequate stock of necessary supplies and materials in the company truck.Assist with logistics or customer service issues that arise.Offer customers with onsite opportunities to purchase warranties or additional plants and services.Assist with any administrative issues arising from customer sales, transactions, credit card charges, payments, customer “change orders,” product exceptions, warranty sales, crew member time and attendance, etc.Perform other duties and tasks as assigned and as needed.Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesIdeal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as a crew chief, foreman, manager, etc.Experience in a retail, nursery, landscaping, or related environment preferred.Ability to support and coach team members to accomplish business goals.Demonstrated basic understanding of human resources and sales fundamentals.Demonstrated understanding of plants, planting, project management, landscaping, and customer serviceStrong customer relation and interpersonal skillsClear and effective communication and documentation skillsDemonstrated ability to self-direct and self-motivate to pursue business goals.Ability to work independently to complete specific tasks and meet inflexible deadlines.Aptitude in decision-making and problem solving.Ability to collaborate with others.Basic proficiency in using computer software applications and basic technology, such as GPS and POS systems.Ability to prioritize competing demands, attention to detail in written work product, and ability to follow through on tasks and goals.Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects and activities.Mandatory insurability with company’s insurers based on possession of a valid driver’s license, excellent record, applicable drug, and health screening,)DOT certification of fitness (CDL not required)Working knowledge of local plant communities, a plusEducationHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredPhysical requirements/Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 15 pounds. Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.OtherSubject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulationsAbout UsMoon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws. We are a Drug Free Workplace.#MVNLABOR