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PRODUCTION MANAGER

Now Hiring | Statesville, NC

Location: Statesville, NC

Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 base, plus incentives & commission

ABOUT TIM JOHNSON LANDSCAPING

Tim Johnson Landscaping, Inc. (TJL) is an award-winning commercial landscaping company headquartered in Statesville, NC, with a branch in Charlotte. Recognized as “Best Landscaping Company” for five consecutive years, TJL serves premier commercial clients across the Piedmont, Foothills of NC, and Upstate SC with an unwavering commitment to quality, service, and long-term relationships.

At TJL, we believe in building careers, not just filling jobs. Our team experiences a culture rooted in family values, mutual respect, and a shared drive for excellence. If you're looking for a company where your work is recognized and your career can grow, TJL is your home.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for a Production Manager to be the operational backbone of an assigned book of landscape maintenance business out of our Statesville Office. You'll lead crews and foremen in the field, own scheduling and routing, and drive the quality and labor efficiency that keeps TJL's standards high and clients satisfied. You'll partner closely with an Account Manager who owns the client relationship, giving you a true teammate in the field rather than working the account alone.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

● Directly supervise assigned field crews and foremen, running one-on-ones and weekly safety meetings that keep the team sharp and accountable

● Own crew scheduling and routing for your assigned accounts, adjusting in real time for weather, call-outs, and client priorities

● Conduct field quality inspections and coach foremen in real time, so problems get caught and fixed before they reach the client

● Manage labor hours and material allocations to keep jobs on budget and operations running efficiently

● Spot enhancement opportunities in the field and hand them off to your Account Manager, with the chance to carry your own enhancement sales goal

● Represent TJL professionally in every client interaction, stepping in on-site when it matters

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

● 3+ years of landscape industry experience, including field leadership or crew supervision

● A track record of leading crews, managing schedules, and driving operational efficiency

● Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills

● Comfort with field management software (Aspire experience a plus) and Microsoft Office

● A valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record

● Bilingual English/Spanish, a Horticulture or Business degree, or a CLP/NCNLA credential are all a plus, but not required

HOW THIS ROLE LIVES OUR CORE VALUES

Passion

Brings energy and ownership to every crew, every property, every day.

Quality

Sets the standard for field execution through hands-on inspection and coaching.

Communication

Keeps crews, foremen, and the Account Manager aligned and informed.

Integrity

Holds crews accountable to doing the job right, even when no one's watching.

Empowerment

Develops foremen through real-time coaching and consistent one-on-ones.

Insightful

Reads the field, anticipates problems, and adjusts before they become client issues.

WHY JOIN TJL?

Career Growth & Development

TJL invests in our team's professional growth, with clear paths to advance as our footprint expands.

Family-Oriented Culture

Our team stays because TJL feels like home - long tenure and genuine relationships define who we are.

Award-Winning Team

Join a company recognized as Best Landscaping Company for five consecutive years - excellence is our standard.

Competitive Compensation

$55,000-$65,000 base salary, plus performance-based incentives and commission opportunities, and a full benefits package.

At TJL, we don't just landscape properties - we build careers, relationships, and communities.

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