What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Field Manager (Sod Installation) position at LOVING?
Description
Company Profile
LOVING is a proud leader in the landscape, hardscape, and sod space. We serve both residential and commercial clients throughout the Southeastern United States. Additionally, our purpose extends beyond the products and services we provide through intentional partnerships supporting the communities we occupy.
We recognize that our TEAMS are the key to our success, and we work hard to honor every employee through competitive pay and benefits, professional development, healthy work-life balance, flexible work schedules and paid time off.
Join the best TEAM on the planet and work for one of the most innovative companies in the Green Industry today!
Learn more at theLOVINGcompanies.com.
Job Summary
The position of Production Field Manager is open within our landscaping and production operations in Charlotte, NC.
The ideal candidate is an detail oriented, organized, energetic, positive-thinking and motivated individual with high-quality standards and an appropriate skill set. This role reports directly to the Director of Field Operations and will be responsible for coordinating, managing, monitoring and maintaining production and lawn maintenance sites ensuring proper execution and productivity.
The Field Manager will perform the below duties and other duties as assigned.
This position is expected to work shifts Monday through Friday beginning at 6am with occasional evening and weekend work required.
This position is a salaried-exempt position with compensation commensurate with experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee assigned crews (lawn maintenance and/or production) to ensure proper execution and productivity
- Ensure proper execution of all tasks assigned within the time allotted
- Conduct site inspections prior to beginning jobs, as needed, assessing the timing and feasibility of sites
- Conduct after-site inspections and quality checks, as needed
- Identify any plant, tree, or turf issues
- Prioritize daily work lists, assign teams, train and oversee crew
- Ensure completion of daily time sheets and weekly reports
- Serve as the first line of customer contact on job sites
- Ensure that all machinery and standards are strictly maintained, meeting quality and safety expectations
- Manage assigned staff to ensure compliance with all company safety and operational procedures
- Close all assigned work orders ensuring proper documentation in the designated time allotted
- Provide superior customer service
- Promote and ensure all field employees are following SAFETY rules and policies accordingly
Benefits
- Major Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance - Dependents can be included
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Short Term Disability - 100% paid by LOVING
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - 100% paid by LOVING
- Bonus Program - if applicable
- Employee Recognition Program
Disclaimer
The noted responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list, as additional duties may be required as determined by the applicable department leader.
EEO/M/F/D/V
This company participates in E-Verify where applicable.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Perform physical activities such as lifting, stooping, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, crouching, and reaching
- Perform light to very heavy work exerting from 20 pounds of force to 100 pounds of force to move objects
- Subject to outdoor inclement weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind)
- Subject to periods of loud noise levels
- Subject to hazards including machinery such as mowers, tractors, bobcats, chainsaws, electric clippers, etc.
- Subject to climbing
- Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation
- May be subject to use of a mask/respirator
- Subject to repetitive motions
Education/Experience/Skills
- Associate’s degree in landscaping or related field or equivalent experience.
- 2-5 years’ experience including supervisory experience.
- Superior judgment and problem solving skills
- Ability to understand customer concerns and provide the appropriate response
- Ability to motivate, develop and direct employees
- Per applicable regulations, no one under age 21 will be considered.
- Strong knowledge of landscape/hardscape practices.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Effectively communicates with co-workers and management
- Detail and safety oriented
- Self-motivated
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to read and comprehend regulations and instructions
