Tree Care Production Manager

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Gilroy, CA 95020Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $70,304.00 - $120,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: Open Availability Day ShiftJob Category: Management Job Summary                                                                                                                                                                                           

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Tree Care Production Manager to help lead teams within our Tree Care Division. This role manages production and the daily operations regarding our field tree care crews (Groundsmen, Climbers, Tree Care Specialists), ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery on every job. The Tree Care Supervisor will be directly responsible for daily crew oversight, customer satisfaction, job quality, training coordination, and maintaining operational standards.

 

 Key Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                           

Field Leadership & Oversight


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.


 

Scheduling & Coordination


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.


 

Training & Development


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.


 

Customer & Project Support


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.


 
QualificationsQualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities                                                                                                              


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.
ISA or TCIA certifications are a plus.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
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.


Education                                                                                                                                                                                                  

HS diploma or equivalent experience 

 

 Physical requirements/Working Conditions                                                                                                                                    

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind. Regular exposure to noise, dust, and heavy machinery.

 

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