Production Manager

Merit Landscape Solutions; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in commercial landscaping is seeking a dedicated Production Manager to oversee field staff and ensure exceptional service delivery. This role is pivotal in managing client jobs, supervising crews, and maintaining high safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial landscaping and excellent communication skills. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of safety and integrity, while providing competitive wages and benefits. If you are passionate about landscaping and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial landscaping at crew foreman level or higher.
• Familiarity with safety best practices for crew members and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field staff and manage client jobs to ensure high-quality work.
• Coordinate work schedules and monitor labor budgets for efficiency.

Skills

Commercial Landscaping

Crew Supervision

Client Communication

Safety Standards

Budget Management

Education

Degree in Horticulture

Degree in Turf Grass Science

Degree in Landscape Technology

Tools

Aspire

Job description

Merit Service Solutions is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our growing business as a Production Manager.

The Company

Merit Service Solutions is a full-service commercial landscape company, offering landscape maintenance, landscape design & construction, snow services, irrigation expertise, and more. We serve Marlton, New Jersey’s premier commercial properties and communities. Our service expertise is anchored through well-established branch networks and complemented by our partnership with qualified service partners.

The Opportunity

The Production Manager is responsible for directly supervising field staff and managing client jobs to ensure the crews consistently perform high-quality work, meet client requirements, and fulfill them in a profitable and efficient manner, while following company policies and procedures maintaining all operations and safety standards. This is achieved through comprehensive knowledge of landscape maintenance, landscape equipment, and labor & quality control.

The overall success of the branch depends upon the Production Manager’s ability to clearly communicate, understand the scope of work, estimate and schedule, supervise crew performance, and control direct costs such as labor and materials. The Production Manager reports directly to and works closely with the Account Managers to assure client expectations are met.

• Work with the team to ensure that all services are delivered according to contract specifications, on budget, according to schedule, and with a high standard of quality.
• Familiarity with the contracts and performance specifications for all jobs is essential to assure performance and profitability, by monitoring the work performed relative to these specifications must be continually tracked to assure compliance.
• Supervise daily crew activities of Leads and Crew Members.
• Demonstrate role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting company culture and safety.
• Coordinate work to ensure prompt completion. Ensure efficient scheduling by scheduling work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather conditions.
• Assign work to employees with proper training and required credentials only.
• Schedule new and existing work in Aspire to reflect the most efficient routing for each crew.
• Review and approve daily crew time in Aspire.
• Carry out all activities in a professional, proactive manner and with the goal of creating long-term client relationships.
• Work with Shop Manager and Account Manager to assure proper equipment and material is ready for upcoming jobs.
• Monitor and maintain Labor Budgets along with other direct and indirect costs to ensure Income from Operations is met.
• Develop and maintain crew routes, schedules work, and coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials in the most efficient manner.
• Provide accurate and timely paperwork flow between field and office.
• Evaluate performance of crew members and make recommendations regarding promotions, demotions, dismissals, wages, etc.
• Hold crew leaders accountable to budgets, quality standards, company goals, and values in completing all work.
• Assist in training team members on correct labor methods and techniques.
• Assist in safety training and promoting a safe environment. Report accidents immediately to Supervisor.
• Keep phone on when having crews working or when required by weather conditions.
• Inform employees on procedures and policies and hold them accountable. Lead by example!
• Meet regularly with Crew Leaders and Account Managers.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must have a minimum of two years’ experience in commercial landscaping at the crew foreman level or higher.
• A degree in the field of horticulture, turf grass science, landscape technology, or related field is preferred but not required.
• Functional proficiency in speaking and understanding Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with the best practices regarding safety for crew members, the public, and the environment.

Merit Landscape Solutions is an EEOC workplace that believes in taking care of our employees so they can continue to take care of our customers and provide the outstanding service we are known for throughout New Jersey. We offer competitive wages and benefits.