Production Manager

Trees, Llc; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Florida is seeking a Production Manager to lead crews, partner with Account Manager/Supervisors, and execute annual work plans to meet set goals.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and the ability to mentor forepersons and crews, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Occasional travel to support regional operations is expected.

Competitive salary and benefits are offered; pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Proven leadership to direct, motivate, and develop teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage budget and mileage goals established.
• Evaluate crews for production efficiency and determine methods to improve.
• Provide conflict resolution when necessary.
• Coordinate manpower fluctuations.
• Educate customers, community groups and jurisdictions concerning potential vegetation/electric conflict hazards.
• Mentor and development of general forepersons.
• Mentor and development of crew members.
• Ensure that maintenance programs meet all federal regulations and/or utility standards.
• Primary contact for after-hour tree crew requests and/or storm-related activity.
• Insure proper billing.
• Oversee the Quality Assurance Programs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Conflict resolution

Communication

MS Office

Vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vegetation Management General Foreperson experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Manager

This position is responsible for working with the Account Manager/Supervisors, establishing annual work plans and ensuring all goals are achieved.

Description

This position is responsible for working with the Account Manager/Supervisors, establishing annual work plans and ensuring all goals are achieved.

Job Type

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay

Competitive, Salary

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage budget and mileage goals established.
• Evaluate crews for production efficiency and determine methods to improve.
• Provide conflict resolution when necessary.
• Coordinate manpower fluctuations.
• Educate customers, community groups and jurisdictions concerning potential vegetation/electric conflict hazards.
• Mentor and development of general forepersons.
• Mentor and development of crew members.
• Ensure that maintenance programs meet all federal regulations and/or utility standards.
• Primary contact for after-hour tree crew requests and/or storm-related activity.
• Insure proper billing.
• Oversee the Quality Assurance Programs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to effectively direct, motivate, and develop teams in a production or field environment.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and standard business software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, production or reporting systems).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to safely operate an approved company vehicle in accordance with company policy and applicable driving requirements.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience as a Vegetation Management General Foreperson required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• Driver's License required.
• ISA Certification required.

Travel Requirements

• Availability for occasional travel and overnight stays to support regional operations and storm related work.

Physical Requirements

• RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, Lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Reading, Speaking Clearly, Walking
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing Distant, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, Lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing Poles, Sense of Touch

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.