Moon Valley Nurseries · 1 week ago
Tree Care Production Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25/hr - $35/hr
3+ years expMoon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high-growth company. They are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Tree Care Production Manager to lead teams within their Tree Care Division, managing production and daily operations of field tree care crews to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Retail
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations multiple tree care crews, including Groundsmen, Climbers, Tree Care Specialists, and Foreman
Oversee daily job site setup, crew safety, proper equipment usage, and adherence to company policies is followed, trained and managed
Ensure that all jobs are executed with the highest safety and quality standards, meeting or exceeding customer expectations
Regularly visit job sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, operational processes, and service excellence
Work with the scheduling and other leadership team, make adjustments as necessary
Oversee and maintain the fleet and operational tools within the designated teams that will direct report to this position
Attend daily dispatches and visit crews in the field, developing the overall operational strategy
Assist in job planning, scheduling, and dispatching of crews based on labor availability, equipment needs, and job requirements
Review and approve timecards, daily logs, and material usage for accuracy
Support the upper management in balancing workload and ensuring crews are fully staffed and productive
Perform on-site training for new team members, reinforcing key procedures such as chipper safety, climbing techniques, rigging, and stump removal
Monitor crew performance and assist in advancement tracking, skill certifications, and safety evaluations
Provide input on promotions and performance reviews, and help develop future leaders within the team
Serve as the point of contact for on-site customer needs, questions, and quality checks
Assist with service recovery, site assessments, and issue resolution as directed by the Regional Manager
Maintain clear and professional communication with clients, office staff, and leadership teams
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in tree care operations
Demonstrated leadership ability in a crew lead, foreman, or supervisor role
Strong working knowledge of industry tools, climbing techniques, pruning, rigging, and job site safety
Ability to assess tree health and structure, and to assist with service recommendations
Capable of leading safety meetings, conducting job hazard analyses (JHAs), and upholding ANSI and OSHA standards
Strong Tree Identification for the local area is required
Clear, confident communication and team-building skills
Strong problem-solving ability and logistical thinking
Willingness to work outdoors in variable conditions and travel between sites daily
HS diploma or equivalent experience
Preferred
ISA or TCIA certifications are a plus
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance
401(k)
Holidays
PTO for all eligible employees
Company
Moon Valley Nurseries
Moon Valley Nurseries is a retail company that provides trees, palms and shrubs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$775MKey Investors
Stonecourt Capital
2021-10-14Private Equity· $775M
2021-10-14Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Brian Flood
Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Dougherty
EVP, Special Counsel to the CEO
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