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Director of Efficiency
Location: Mesa, AZ
Company: Little John’s Lawns
Reports To: The General
Position Overview
Little John’s Lawns is looking for a Director of Efficiency to ensure our operations run like a well-oiled machine. This role is for someone who loves finding ways to improve processes, reduce waste, and make sure we’re running at peak performance. If you have an eagle eye for detail, a knack for numbers, and enjoy working across multiple teams, this role is for you! Pay is based on experience!
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Job Costing Oversight
- Ensure parts used on jobs are accurate and correctly allocated.
- Verify pricing of parts to maintain cost-effectiveness.
- Analyze job budgets and actual labor times to determine profitability.
- Identify trends in underperforming jobs and recommend process improvements.
- Utilize QuickBooks to review reports, track expenses, and ensure financial accountability.
Operational Efficiency
- Work across all departments (Customer Service, Spray, Irrigation, Landscape Modifications) to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
- Monitor team workflows and recommend time-saving improvements.
- Identify bottlenecks in processes and propose solutions to streamline operations.
- Ensure compliance with company efficiency standards and best practices.
Cross-Department Collaboration
- Serve as the bridge between departments to enhance communication.
- Provide reports and insights to leadership on department performance.
- Work with teams to troubleshoot issues in real-time and improve future project planning.
Qualifications
- Experience in operations, job costing, efficiency management, or a related field.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and job costing analysis.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and across multiple teams.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in the lawn care, landscaping, or service-based industry is a plus.
Why Join Us?
At Little John’s Lawns, we believe in working smart and embracing the grind. As our Director of Efficiency, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our teams are operating at maximum potential—because wasted time and resources aren’t in our playbook. If you thrive in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment, this is your chance to make a huge impact!
Ready to take on the challenge? Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person