Total Property Maintenance

Total Property Management (TPM) Production Manager

Seeds of Change – The Dream Backyard Company

Seeds of Change — The Dream Backyard Company is not your average landscaping business. We encourage all candidates to explore our website and YouTube channel to learn more about our culture, values, and mission. We are a people-first organization that invests in our team members, fosters a supportive community, and holds ourselves to a high standard of excellence.

This is a demanding, detail-heavy operations role inside a mission-driven company. We are looking for someone who finds purpose in structure, accountability, and leading others well—and who wants more than "just a job."

Position Overview

The TPM Production Manager is a high-ownership leadership role responsible for the successful execution of all Total Property Management (TPM) accounts. This role owns quality control, scheduling, production coordination, client communication, and crew development for TPM services.

This position carries real responsibility and real authority. The TPM Production Manager is empowered to make day-to-day production, scheduling, and quality decisions in the field while partnering closely with ownership, sales, and procurement.

Compensation, Growth & Benefits

Base Salary: $50,000 annually

Performance Growth Path:

• Formal performance review at 90 days and annually thereafter
• Clear opportunity for compensation growth based on performance, leadership effectiveness, and division results
• Expanded responsibility and leadership scope available for high performers
• Division-based profit sharing may be introduced as the role matures and profitability targets are consistently met

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: 1 PTO day accrued per month after a 90-day probationary period
• Company-sponsored insurance available after 90 days
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth
• Strong, purpose-driven company culture

Total Property Management (TPM) Services Scope

Total Property Management (TPM) at Seeds of Change is a comprehensive, year-round service offering designed to proactively care for our clients' properties and deliver consistent, high-quality results.

TPM services include:

• Recurring mowing
• Recurring gardening and bed maintenance
• Spring and fall trimming
• Mulching of flower beds
• Lawn care treatments
• Tree and shrub treatments
• Aeration and overseeding
• Irrigation services (monitoring, scheduling, coordination of repairs)
• Leaf Removal
• Annual flower installation

The TPM Production Manager is responsible for ensuring these services are delivered consistently, efficiently, and to company quality standards across all TPM accounts.

Primary Focus of the Role

• Primary: Total Property Management (TPM) accounts.

TPM quality, consistency, client retention, and crew performance are the top priorities.

Authority & Decision-Making

The TPM Production Manager is empowered to:

• Enforce company quality standards on-site
• Adjust schedules and routing to improve efficiency and service delivery
• Direct crews and correct performance issues in real time
• Resolve most client concerns in the field
• Recommend disciplinary action, retraining, or process improvements

Strategic decisions, pricing structures, and major scope changes are handled collaboratively with ownership and sales.

Key ResponsibilitiesTPM Oversight & Quality Control

• Oversee all TPM accounts to ensure services meet or exceed company and client standards
• Conduct and document weekly quality control inspections
• Communicate findings clearly to crews and clients
• Resolve issues on-site when possible and follow up to completion

Scheduling & Production Management

• Schedule and manage all TPM services.
• Route jobs efficiently for crews, trucks, and equipment
• Attend weekly production meetings to align resources and priorities
• Build, schedule, complete, and approve jobs in the CRM (Single Ops and Gantic as required)

Project Execution & Coordination

• Meet with sales Manager after job sales to confirm scope, expectations, and timelines
• Coordinate with the Procurement Manager to secure materials
• Own projects from planning through completion, ensuring budgets and timelines are met

Client Communication & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for TPM clients
• Communicate weekly schedules and service timelines
• Provide monthly client updates outlining completed and upcoming work
• Identify and close upsell opportunities when appropriate

Team Leadership & Training

• Train TPM and enhancement crews on company standards, best practices, and safety
• Coach team members to improve performance and accountability
• Help build a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and professionalism

What Success Looks Like

A successful TPM Production Manager:

• Delivers consistent, high-quality TPM services
• Maintains strong client satisfaction and retention
• Runs efficient schedules that protect margins
• Develops crews who take pride in their work
• Communicates proactively and solves problems early
• Takes ownership of outcomes—not just tasks

Winning in this role means predictable quality, organized production, strong teams, and happy clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape management, production management, or project management
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to lead, train, and hold teams accountable
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Comfort using scheduling, routing, and CRM tools (or willingness to learn)
• Must remain drug-free and align with company values and handbook

Why Join Seeds of Change

• Real ownership and influence in your role
• Clear expectations and measurable success
• A values-driven culture with meaningful work
• Supportive leadership and strong team community
• Opportunity to grow with a company that invests in its people

If you are a driven operations leader who thrives in structure, takes pride in excellence, and wants to grow inside a purpose-filled company, we encourage you to apply. Join Seeds of Change and help us create dream backyards—and a career you can be proud of.

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings