Director of Landscape Operations

Waterloo, WI

McKay Nursery Company is an employee-owned (ESOP) business located in Waterloo, Wisconsin.
Since 1897, McKay has been growing quality plants for wholesale and retail customers throughout Wisconsin and the United States. We are a full-service nursery as with a landscaping division that provides custom innovative designs, landscape installation and maintenance to customers surrounding Waterloo such as Madison, Milwaukee, and Lake Country just to name a few. This full-time salaried position is eligible for health, life, dental and disability benefits, paid time off including holidays as well as a profit sharing program, a fully company paid ESOP retirement program and 401(k) plan.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Due to a pending retirement, we are seeking a Director of Landscape Operations. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in the Landscape Construction industry as a division or operations manager. We will require a proven track record of standard operating procedures that created a better bottom line and team member retention. A continuous improvement mentality is helpful in securing the role. This position reports directly to the President. This position will be both in office and in field to help support our team members as well as the division.

The Director of Landscape Operations works in a coaching capacity with crew leaders and crew members to deliver excellent results to the customer. Responsibilities include direct ownership of the landscape department in all phases: preconstruction, under construction, close-out, and warranty. Work includes creating a leaner and more efficient department through training, use of profit and loss reports and other internal data.