Production Manager

Topiarius is a boutique landscape design build and maintenance firm serving some of Chicagos most distinctive residential properties.

We are looking for a Production Manager to oversee material procurement and lead the production department. This is a full-time in-person role that ensures installation crews have the materials they need understands the needs and care required of construction materials and plant materials (annuals perennials shrubs and trees) and is responsible for maintaining a highly organized facility and efficient inventory practices.

What Youll Do

Leading the production team including regular performance reviews and staff training

Ensure safety policies and operational procedures are followed

Ensure production operations run efficiently by:

Monitoring daily production workflows and material preparation

Ensuring materials are organized stored and ready for crews

Overseeing the organization and cleanliness of the landscape yard and facilities

Coordinate the purchasing of materials required for installations and seasonal programs.

Reviewing upcoming jobs and identifying material needs

Planning material purchases based on project schedules and budgets

Coordinating orders with vendors and suppliers

Monitoring delivery schedules and material availability

Maintaining positive vendor relationships through consistent communication

Identifying substitute materials when needed

Coordinating seasonal pre-orders with vendors

Support accurate tracking and responsible management of materials.

Monitoring inventory practices and counts

Reviewing material loss or spoilage

Coordinating material receiving and quality checks

Ensuring plant materials receive proper care

Supporting seasonal inventory planning and disposition

Ensure the production yard and facilities remain organized and operational.

Monitoring layout and organization of landscape yard areas

Ensuring proper storage of materials tools and equipment

Supporting delivery coordination and material movement

Maintaining operational readiness of facilities and equipment

Who Thrives in This Role

This role tends to work best for people who are:

• Highly organized detail-oriented and communicative
• Comfortable coordinating both people and materials
• Able to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Interested in landscape materials and plant knowledge

Candidates with backgrounds in any of the following tend to succeed in this role:

• Purchasing or procurement
• Nursery or garden center management
• Horticulture or fine gardening
• Fulfillment center or customer service management

3 years of experience in the landscape or horticulture industry is preferred but we are open to candidates in adjacent fields who bring transferable skills with a proven track record of organization and leadership.

What Were Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent (bachelors degree preferred).
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly proficient in technology (our team currently uses Microsoft Google Aspire and HubSpot).
• Comprehensive knowledge of annuals tropicals bulbs perennials shrubs and trees for Zone 6.
• Valid IL drivers license and clean driving record.
• Fluent in English (conversational Spanish a plus).

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation ranges from $75000 to $85000 commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include paid time off professional development opportunities and a collaborative work environment. Core benefits include medical and dental insurance (PPO/HSA and HMO options) life and disability coverage and a 401(k) with company contribution.

Who We Are

Since 2003 our mission has been to design create and maintain luxurious outdoor sanctuaries because we believe that people deserve to live beautifully outdoors. You can learn more about Topiarius at .

At Topiarius we work with honesty creativity and respect. Were an upbeat collaborative team that asks questions learns from each other and takes pride in delivering exceptional work. If that sounds like your kind of culture wed love to talk.

Other Details

Expected activity and movement for this position includes:

• Visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal and analyzing data and figures.
• Regularly working at a desk.
• Regularly moving about to work.
• Regularly bend stoop and crouch on a regular basis.
• Frequently lift carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to several hundred pounds using appropriate tools.
• Occasionally climb stairs and ladders.
• Work in seasonal temperatures including cold cool hot and rain.

Topiarius is a non-union shop. Our final candidates may be required to undergo a background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin or other status protected by applicable law. Nothing in this job description restricts the supervisors right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.