Production Manager - Bradenton

Production Manager

The Production Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of Sunrise Landscape’s field teams, ensuring all work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role is responsible for leading Landscape Foremen and field crews while maintaining accountability for service execution, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.

The Production Manager supports daily landscape maintenance operations by supervising crews, managing schedules and resources, and ensuring client expectations are consistently met. A successful Production Manager brings strong field leadership, operational discipline, and a commitment to quality, safety, and client service.

About Sunrise Landscape

Sunrise Landscape is a trusted leader in commercial landscaping with over 40 years of experience delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and lasting client partnerships. From day one, we’ve been guided by a simple philosophy: do the work with integrity, treat our partners like family, and continually strive to be better stewards of Florida’s landscapes.

With more than 1,000 employees, we deliver high-quality landscape design, installation, and maintenance services by staying entrepreneurial, communicating proactively, and working together to get the job done. We are proud to be recognized as a

Lawn & Landscape

Responsibilities

Maintenance

• Top 100 company and remain committed to building a workplace where people can grow, contribute, and help raise the bar across our industry.
• As one of our Production Managers, you will have the following areas of responsibility:
• Crew Leadership & Operations Management

Supervise and motivate Landscape Foremen and field crews

• Manage daily operations and schedules for multiple landscape maintenance crews
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed efficiently and meets quality standards
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials effectively to optimize resource utilization
• Conduct regular site inspections and address operational issues as they arise
• Deliver and maintain exceptional client relationships through high-quality landscape maintenance service delivery
• Support a portfolio of commercial landscape clients by ensuring service expectations are met
• Collaborate with Client Relationship Managers to maintain strong client relationships and address concerns promptly

Team Development & Performance

• Provide training, mentorship, and operational guidance to Crew Leaders and field staff
• Hold teams accountable for service quality, productivity, and professionalism
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and production progress

Systems, Safety & Compliance

• Utilize Aspire software to manage crew schedules, logs, and work tickets daily
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
• Report incidents, injuries, and accidents and complete all required documentation

Requirements

Bradenton, FL

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of landscape maintenance experience required, with at least 1 to 2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and provide excellent client service

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple crews, schedules, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, twist, and squat for prolonged periods throughout the day
• To qualify as a Driver, in addition to the above, you must:
• Possess a valid driver’s license issued in the United States for a minimum of three years
• Maintain a clean driving record for at least three years

Preferred

• Experience managing daily operations is preferred
• Experience with Aspire software preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Pay

Salaried non-exempt

• Ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 30+ pounds multiple times per day in hot temperatures
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including heat, high humidity, and rain
• Driver Qualifications