Production Manager Landscape Enhancement Installation

Job Title: Landscape Enhancement Production Manager

(Triangle Division)

Position Overview The Landscape Enhancement Production Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing field supervisors and crews in the delivery of commercial enhancement projects. Success in this role is defined by adhering to safety quality and schedule standards while effectively managing labor and material budgets. This position drives teamwork ensures cross-branch consistency and maintains professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Field Execution

• Production Planning: Lead daily/weekly field execution setting clear production plans and holding teams accountable to contracted scope and timelines.

• Quality Control: Perform site walks at least bi-weekly for active jobs to document punch items and corrective actions.

• Technical Tasks: Maintain and adjust irrigation controllers coordinating repairs with Account Management and Irrigation teams.

• Seasonal Support: Partner with other Production Managers to ensure consistent standards and support winter operations (snow/ice) as needed.

Team Leadership & Safety

• Staffing: Recruit interview hire and onboard field staff; participate in intern training and development.

• Training: Train and coach supervisors and crews on enhancement standards equipment use horticultural practices (pruning soil/mulch IPM) and safety.

• Safety Compliance: Conduct jobsite safety tailgates and department meetings; ensure full PPE compliance and safe operation of vehicles/equipment.

• Performance Management: Document attendance conduct timely performance reviews and enforce company policies.

Financial Management & Systems

• Budgeting: Build and communicate labor and material budgets for each crew as a production guide.

• Scheduling: Own schedule integrity and work sequencing in BOSS LM; track issues changes and completions in real-time.

• Reporting: Validate accounting system inputs (timesheets work orders) for accuracy and timeliness.

• Asset Management: Review equipment needs and PM schedules with the Operations Manager to ensure inventory is maintained.

Client Relations & Communication

• Partnership: Partner with Account Managers daily on job status and change conditions; support upsell efforts to drive multiple services per client.

• Client Service: Maintain professional on-site relationships with clients GCs and subcontractors; communicate progress and risks proactively.

• Strategy: Identify and scope enhancement opportunities on existing sites while protecting scope quality and margin.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Required: 35 years experience in commercial grounds or enhancement production leadership.

• Preferred: Associate degree or higher in Horticulture Turfgrass Landscape Management or a related discipline.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with BOSS LM or similar scheduling/job costing platforms is preferred.

• Horticulture: Strong knowledge of plant selection pruning bed prep seasonal color and IPM.

Licensing & Certifications

• Drivers License: Valid NC drivers license with a good driving record.

• Industry License: NC Pesticide Applicator License (or the ability to obtain within a defined timeframe) is preferred.

• Background: Must pass a criminal background check.

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

• Frequent bending stooping and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Comfort working around environmental conditions such as bees poison ivy pollen and thorns.

Core Attributes

• Leader: Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate develop and hold teams accountable.

• Self-Starter: Ability to work independently make sound field decisions and meet seasonal deadlines.

• Professionalism: Must maintain a clean appearance and wear required work boots and Bland Landscaping uniforms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.

Required

• 35 years experience in commercial grounds/enhancement production leadership.

• Valid NC drivers license with a good driving record.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop teams.

• Ability to work independently make sound field decisions and meet seasonal deadlines.

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs; frequent bending/stooping; work outdoors in all weather; work around bees poison ivy pollen thorns and similar environmental conditions.

• Consistent use of company PPE; adherence to all safety and company policies.

• Must pass a criminal background check.

Preferred

• NC Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe).

• Associate degree or higher in Horticulture Turfgrass Landscape Management or related discipline.

• Proficiency with BOSS LM or similar scheduling/job costing platforms.