Landscape Operations Manager

Schill Landscaping And Lawn Care Services - Loveland, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Loveland, OH

11-50 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Landscape Operations Manager at Schill Landscaping and Lawn Care Services Inc. is a management role responsible for overseeing the daily productivity of field crews. This position ensures adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and productivity metrics while fostering a team-oriented environment. The manager will also be involved in training, scheduling, and improving crew performance to meet customer satisfaction and operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Train and enforce all safety procedures and policies.
• Ensure work is performed to the required quality standards to satisfy customers.
• Participate in the company's Quality Control System.
• Oversee training and certification activities for crew members.
• Identify and improve performance of lower-level crew leaders and crews.
• Create capability within crews through training, instruction, and follow-up.
• Ensure crews are dispatched with job hours, clear scope of work, and proper equipment.
• Monitor productivity and consistency with the company's Production System.
• Develop job plans that include scope, sequence of tasks, personnel qualifications, and work-hour targets.
• Challenge and improve established job plans periodically.
• Create job plans for new jobs before work begins.
• Identify low-performing jobs and re-plan to improve performance.
• Develop crew schedules optimizing job locations and equipment allocation.
• Support mechanic's programs for maintenance and inspections.
• Assist in developing production cost estimates for new opportunities.
• Act as a liaison between field operations and administrative functions.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish is preferred.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• 8 years of landscape experience, including 3 years as a supervisor/manager preferred.
• Knowledge of local turf types, shrubs, groundcover, and seasonal color materials.
• Strong computer skills and adaptability to new software programs.
• Ability to move and/or lift up to 60 pounds consistently.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in snow removal activities during winter months.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and/or weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $51.4K - $65K per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.