Operations Manager

By Yardnique, August 6 - Lake Park, Florida

The Operations Manager is an experienced professional responsible for planning, directing, or coordinating the production operations of Precision Branch located in the West Palm Beach, FL market. This role will be responsible for upwards to $6 Million in production work, achieving or bettering production hour budgets for contracts, work order gross margin budgets, and equipment budget. Works in unity with the Branch Manager by overseeing the following operations: Maintenance (Maintenance, Landscape, and) and Fleet/Facilities. Supervises a workforce of full-time, part-time, and contingent employees performing activities in one or more of the following areas: production, equipment maintenance, building and grounds maintenance, and/or field operations. Manages master production scheduling for contract maintenance, work orders, and other related landscape work as created by the sales force. Manage Master material purchasing, acquisition, pricing, job allocation, job logistics, and inventory management. Manages yard staff, including drivers, mechanics, and other part-time personnel, as required to meet the demands of the master production schedule. Manages daily work ticket assignments for all crews via the master production schedule. Supervises Field Supervisors and Specialty Services director in the proper approval of time, material tickets, schedules, efficiency, and quality. Maintains and reviews job cost reports for grounds management contract work and work order work. Manages the Master equipment repair and maintenance schedules, including preventative maintenance and equipment/small tools purchasing and replacement. Assign work and monitors progress, orients and trains employees, interviews and recommends hiring of applicants, evaluates employees' work performance, counsels’ employees and/or implements disciplinary action, and establishes work schedules. Ensure quality and quantity standards are achieved in a cost effective and efficient manner. Fosters a team environment by promoting open channels of communication; builds commitment to a common vision and establishing and maintaining positive communication with employees; implements proactive measures to ensure positive employee relations to maintain a union-free work environment. Handles confidential and non-routine information. Direct and coordinate activities of departments concerned with the production, pricing, or sales of products and services. Review weekly hour reports, financial statements and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program/system improvement. Establish and implement policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with department managers and corporate leadership. Monitor departments to ensure that they effectively provide the services needed while staying within budgetary limits. Oversee activities directly related to inventorying equipment and other assets. Creates the company’s mission, goals, and strategies with the President. Performing all required administrative paperwork timely, accurately, and legibly. Maintain a professional appearance by wearing proper uniform. Arrive at work at the scheduled time. Assist with snow removal operations as needed. Support mission, goals, and strategies of Precision Landscape Assist with other duties as needed.

By Yardnique, June 13 - Vero Beach, Florida

Yardnique Family of Companies Summary Here’s what you need to know about working here: At Yardnique, we’re a family. We are passionate about our teams and creating opportunities for our employees is a priority. We credit our culture to the success we’ve shared over the past 26 years, and today, we are ranked 25th nationally for the quality of our services.  If you’re looking for an engaging and rewarding environment with plenty of room for growth, join our family of landscape lovers. Job Summary The Maintenance Account Manager (AM) is a client facing position responsible for the overall client experience, as well as the leadership of assigned production crews.  The AM manages his or her assigned maintenance portfolio in accordance with Yard-Nique Customer Service ideals, Quality standards and Contract protocol.   Responsibilities Build and maintain proactive communication and positive business relationships with all clients, property managers, HOAs and other stakeholders to ensure retention in accordance with Yard-Nique standards. Manage maintenance contracts and execute maintenance production schedules to meet or exceed contract specific expectations. Proactively conduct property evaluations and client meetings to assess needs and client satisfaction; troubleshoot problems when necessary. Attend board meetings when requested. Identify and provide enhancement ideas and solutions to customers; partner with Sales team in identification of new opportunities. Manage monthly budget, reporting and account billing according to established procedures; coordinate with internal partners to ensure resolution of issues. Maintain inventory of materials and equipment for assigned crews; report immediate needs to Branch Manager and provide accurate monthly reports, as required. Adhere to Maintenance Division facilities opening and closing procedures. Provide leadership to landscape maintenance crews comprised of 3-5 employees. Effectively utilize labor and other resources to adequately meet coverage plan requirements. Oversee and direct work of Crew Leaders to ensure work is completed in an efficient manner, in accordance with established schedules. Ensure all employee time worked is recorded accurately prior to approval. Establish and maintain safety and security at jobsites for all employees and customers at all times. Partner with HR and senior management to report violations, hazards, and needed safety resources. Administer all performance management tasks and activities, to include annual review process, providing on-going feedback and coaching, on-the-job training, administering discipline as needed, etc. Partner with HR to ensure a positive employee experience from on-boarding through exit. Work collaboratively with peers and Yard-Nique senior leadership team on various projects and initiatives. Daily travel between properties is expected. Out-of-town travel is expected to be no more than 5% in this position, and in general it is for purposes of required training or meetings.