Production Manager - Landscaping

Sperber Landscape Companies; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperber Landscape Companies is seeking a field supervisor to oversee landscape installation and incidental work under the Landscape Project Manager. You will coordinate crew activities, review plans, manage labor and equipment deployment, and ensure safety and budget compliance.

The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to read and write English, and a valid California driver’s license. Expect to work five 8-hour days with potential overtime in outdoor, variable conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate with manager, customers and crew.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Commitment to safety and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from Landscape Construction Management.
• Execute assignments by supervising crew with minimal assistance.
• Study plans and specifications before starting work.
• Use plans to carry out landscape installation tasks.
• Plan labor and equipment deployment for efficient operations and submit plans.
• Ensure compliance with project budgets and safety policies.
• Train and instruct crew members and ensure proper tool/ equipment handling.
• Maintain safe handling of materials and equipment and enforce company policies.
• Work five consecutive 8-hour days, with possible overtime as needed.

Skills

Valid CA Driver's License

Effective communication

Supervisory / crew leadership

Reading/writing English

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the production of assigned landscape installation or incidental work as directed by the Landscape Project Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive assignments from Landscape Construction Management.
• Execute assignments by direct supervision of crew members with minimum assistance.
• Study plans and specifications prior to start up meeting.
• Uses plans and specifications to carry out landscape installation work.
• Plans for labor and equipment deployment for most efficient and proactive operations. Submits and discusses plans with Construction LC Manager. Submits material orders to Expeditor, or orders themselves.
• Enforces compliance with project budgets.
• Trains and instructs crew members.
• Ensure proper care, use, storage, maintenance & handling of tools, equipment & materials.
• Strictly enforces company safety program, policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and anticipates problems, participates in problem solving with superiors, promptly implements solutions.
• Complies with all established company policies and procedures.
• Works five consecutive 8-hour days during assigned business hours, weather permitting, and is available to work overtime if requested.
• Ability to work at a pace that is aligned with production standards and expectations set by Managers

Requirements

• Ability to effectively understand and communicate with manager, customer and fellow crew members.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the Company's insurance carrier.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Physical Requirements Of This Position’s Essential Functions

• Ability to lift and carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds of landscape material and equipment daily.
• Ability to start and use all power equipment without aid from others.
• Ability to walk, stand, squat and kneel repetitively daily.
• Makes frequent repetitive movements with the left & right hand, wrist, ankle and knee.
• Ability to twist, turn and bend the trunk of the body frequently.

Working Conditions While Performing Position's Essential Functions

• Inside an office environment as well as outdoors in temperatures ranging from cold 20°+ to a heat of 100°+ and exposure to light rain.
• Exposure to dust, pollen, chemicals, noise, and pollutants related to the landscape industry (fertilizer, pesticide, etc.).
• Machinery/equipment noise.