Field Management

Production Manager - Landscape/Fertilizer

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5229 Jonathan St, HASTINGS, Florida, 32145-6608, US, US

The Grounds Guys

The Grounds Guys takes pride in caring for our customers and delivering exceptional residential and commercial lawn care and landscaping services. That only happens because we have amazing people like you on our team.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Production Manager leading lawn care professionals—or you’re already a successful supervisor—we’d love to talk with you.

At The Grounds Guys, we’re more than just “the lawn guy.” We’re a dedicated team of lawn care and landscaping experts who know how to make a great first impression. From the professional appearance of our crews to the attention to detail we give every job, we stand by our Neighborly Done Right Promise every time.

We’re currently looking for someone ready to move forward in their career and join us as a Production Manager.

Is This Role Right for You?

Here are some qualities we’re looking for in a Production Manager. If these sound like you, we want to hear from you—apply right away.

  • You are passionate about serving others: your crew, your customers, and your community.
  • You enjoy the business side of operations and like helping with routing, quality control, and covering when the owner is out of the shop.
  • You see staffing challenges as opportunities and are eager to help hire, develop, and retain the best crews.
  • You treat customer service issues as a chance to turn every customer into a raving fan.
  • You pride yourself on clear, proactive communication and doing what it takes to get the work done the right way.

Key Responsibilities

As a Production Manager, you are responsible for the overall production of the business.

  • Team Leadership & Development

  • Recruit, select, train, develop, coach, and mentor all Team Leaders and their crews.
  • Set the tone for professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
  • Customer Relationships & Sales Support

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
  • Identify, propose, and sell upgrades to existing service contracts when appropriate.
  • Field Operations & Production Control

  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee the company’s field production processes.
  • Ensure services are delivered efficiently, at the right cost, and at the expected quality level.
  • Implement The Grounds Guys franchise systems effectively and consistently across the business.
  • Schedule and direct personnel and resources to provide safe, high-quality, and cost-effective service.
  • Daily Management

  • Manage and schedule crews on a daily basis.
  • Ensure property maintenance (PMs) are completed and maintained.
  • Optimize routes for efficiency and ensure proper time clock and labor management.
  • Other Duties

  • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

How We Measure Success

  • Attendance

  • You set the standard. Reliable attendance is critical for leading the team.
  • Budget vs. Actual Hours

  • You help keep jobs profitable by managing planned vs. actual time on each job.
  • Return Rates

  • Through strong quality control, you minimize callbacks and rework.
  • Crew Retention

  • You build a healthy team environment, hold people accountable, and reduce turnover.
  • Customer Retention

  • Your focus on relationships and exceptional service keeps customers coming back.
  • Use of Software & Processes

  • You embrace and fully utilize company software and processes to support all of the above.

Job Requirements

We’re looking for a proactive leader with a strong work ethic who is a self-starter and can work well with both the public and our employees.

Preferred:

  • Fertilizer and Pest Control License (Top candidates must have this license.)
  • Knowledge and experience with:
  • Irrigation inspections and repairs
  • Landscaping
  • Fertilizer and pest control

Skills & Experience:

  • Ability to operate and perform basic preventative maintenance on:
  • Mowers
  • Trimmers
  • Tractors
  • Other lawn and landscape equipment
  • Willingness to complete any required training, certifications, and licenses within 6 months, if not already obtained.
  • Clean driving history and experience driving a truck with a trailer.

Benefits & Pay

  • Pay range: $22 – $25 per hour, depending on experience in lawn care/landscaping and team leadership.
  • Salary options available for the right candidate.
  • Top candidate must have a Fertilizer and Pest License.
  • Supplemental insurance, including vision and dental.
  • 1 week of accrued vacation.


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