Production Manager

Total Environment; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentive

Paid vacation

Company vehicle

Health insurance

401(k) match

Professional development

Company culture

Job summary

Santa Rita Landscaping in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Production Manager to lead field crews, manage client jobs, and drive profitable, high-quality work. You will supervise crews, monitor costs, ensure safety, and coordinate equipment and paperwork with office staff.

A two-year landscape leadership background and horticultural degree are preferred but not required. The role offers a competitive salary range with incentives, benefits including healthcare, vacation, a company vehicle, and a strong

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial landscaping experience at crew foreman level or higher.
• Degree in horticulture, turf grass science, landscape technology or related field preferred but not required.
• Spanish language skills preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with safety best practices for crew, public and environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field staff and manage client jobs to ensure high quality, profitable and efficient work.
• Follow company policies to maintain operations and meet safety standards.
• Apply landscape knowledge to boost branch success.
• Supervise crew performance and control direct costs (labor and materials).
• Monitor labor budgets and other costs to meet income from operations.
• Collaborate with Crew Leads and Account Managers to meet client expectations.
• Coordinate equipment and materials with Shop/Account Managers for upcoming jobs.
• Model ethical behavior and promote safety and company culture.
• Schedule work in Aspire to optimize routing for each crew.
• Review and approve daily crew time in Aspire.
• Ensure accurate paperwork flow between field and office.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Safety awareness

Spanish language

Education

Horticulture or related degree

Job description

For almost 40 years, Santa Rita Landscaping has been serving the Phoenix and Tucson markets. Known as one of Arizona's largest and best companies for landscape management, we believe that customer service is an attitude, not a department, and use that philosophy to create lasting relationships with our customers. The Customer Experience is at the center of every decision made at Santa Rita Landscaping, no matter how big or small!

Job Description

The Opportunity

Growth creates opportunity! We are seeking an A-Player to join our vibrant local business, which is part of a progressive horticultural organization with national reach. As a Production Manager, you'll:

• Supervise field staff and manage client jobs to ensure the crews consistently performs high quality work, meet client requirements and fulfill them in a profitable and efficient manner
• Follow company policies and procedures in order to maintain all operations and meet safety standards
• Use your knowledge of landscape maintenance, landscape equipment, and labor & quality control to boost the overall success of the branch
• Supervise crew performance and control direct costs such as labor and materials
• Monitor and maintain Labor Budgets along with other direct and indirect costs to ensure Income from Operations is met
• Work closely with Crew Leads and Account Managers to ensure client expectations are met
• Work with Shop Manager and Account Manager to assure proper equipment and material is ready for upcoming jobs
• Demonstrate role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting company culture and safety
• Schedule new and existing work in Aspire to reflect the most efficient routing for each crew
• Review and approve daily crew time in Aspire
• Provide accurate and timely paperwork flow between field and office

If this sounds exciting to you, we are seeking a leader with these qualifications:

• 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.

As a Production Manager, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary, plus a healthy performance-based incentive program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company Vehicle for work purposes
• Full suite of health insurance -- medical, dental, vision, etc.
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development opportunities
• Exceptional company culture

Pay Range

$55K -$71K

Location Information

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At HeartLand, we believe in the inherent worth of every individual. Guided by our core principle of Respect - "We believe in the Golden Rule" - we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and fairness.

Our teams reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, knowing that diversity makes us stronger and more effective.

We are intentional in cultivating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow. Through equitable practices and a culture of inclusion, we ensure that opportunity is extended to all.

At HeartLand, we don't just grow landscapes - we grow people. That's how we create enduring value for our team, our clients, and our communities.

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