Landscape Operations Manager Needed

Financial Operations

• Monitors Job Costs to include close out job reviews with the Account Managers/Controller/CEO.

• Drives the accurate creation of monthly WIP (Work In Progress) reports

• Assist Controller in preparation of annual budget and managing the branch to meet budget.

• Drive maximum production efficiencies to annual departmental budget (i.e. control all direct costs

and expenses directly related to field work, as well as control unbillable labor to budget).

• Generates purchase orders/requests for departmental needs as authorized by the CEO.

• Accurately completes all paperwork related to the position.

Field & Yard Operations

• Responsible for scheduling and leading pre- and post-job meetings with Account Managers

• Places high level of priority on spending 75% of the day in the field with crews to evaluate crews, seek opportunities for continuous improvement, and create and maintain a consistent standard of work for crews.

• Monitors the process of getting crews out the door in the morning and managing workloads and scheduling needs. Monitors all daily paperwork, and ensures that key, fleet, and fueling procedures are followed on a daily basis.

• Responsible for supervising the daily opening and closing of the Landscape Dept portion of the facility/yard.

• Effectively communicates with Account Managers, Foremen, Mechanic(s) and all other management staff.

• Submit a weekly report for CEO describing tasks accomplished for prior week, any challenges encountered and how they were overcome.

People Operations

• Working with Human Resources Manager, has authority in hiring, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating landscape personnel

• Responsible for developing and implementing a continuous training program to drive crew efficiencies. Trains Foremen to maintain and promote effective business practices in running their jobs by structuring scheduled meetings and training sessions for Foremen.

• Works closely with company Safety Manager to implement safety training and maintain safe workplace practices.

• Lead by example in all tasks, always showing attention to detail and setting high expectations for new and existing crew members.

• Committed to continuous improvement through being open-minded to implementing creative and

innovative industry best practices and improvement initiatives

• Adheres to and administers company policies and procedures and promotes company core

values.

• Perform other incidental and related duties as required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Landscape experience

• Ability to maintain insurable Florida driver’s license

• Understands how to motivate a diverse workforce

• Demonstrated knowledge in safe operating practices and safety processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organizational and follow-through abilities

• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft programs

• Good physical condition as determined by pre and post-employment inquiries and health records

• Must be a proactive thinker/planner

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on industry experience

• Health insurance available

• Dental insurance available

• Paid vacation & holidays

• Company vehicle, phone and computer provided