Growing Operations Manager
Job DescriptionAbout the Role If you have a knowledge and passion for plants, love to learn and continuously improve, and enjoy working with others to accomplish a common goal, then we would love for you to join our team as our Growing Operations Manager for our beautiful Dayton, Oregon nursery.
In this critical role, you will oversee the execution, and management of production of all the crops at the nursery to achieve all company targets in terms of quality standards, quantities, equivalent unit cost, and in accordance with specified safety requirements, schedules, and budget requirements.
To do so, you will train and develop a team of Crop Growers, setting nursery wide priorities and allocation of resources to accomplish goals.
What You ll DoYou will oversee all Crop Growers, training them on principles of managing craftsmen, plant care, and the use of mechanization and automation.
develop Crop Growers on prioritizing crop requirements utilizing the field estimate process, seeking alternative approaches, and adjusting resources between areas to ensure nursery operations function in unison.
lead weekly meetings to coordinate activities and provide ongoing training.
monitor, measure, and share production efficiency in the department, coaching the Crop Growers for optimum efficiency.
ensure consistent application of Monrovia best practices, and environmental standards in all production activities to deliver plants meeting Monrovia quality standards including the selection and labeling of plants for the assembly process.
represent and enforce Monrovia values and philosophy, supporting the operating plan using Monrovia Nursery Quality/Lean Six Sigma tools and ensuring a safe working environment.
serve as a contributing member of the management team providing information for and from the department.
participate in setting production levels (including long items) and schedules for future years.
Who You AreYou have a bachelor s degree in horticulture, or a minimum of 7 years of nursery production experience.
have detailed knowledge of plants, equipment, and processes used in the growing of high-quality plants.
have experience using, improving, and/or implementing ERP solutions through Oracle ERP.
are a proficient oral and written communicator and have excellent listening skills.
have excellent math and computer skills and are proficient in the Microsoft Office 365 Suite, DSI, BI and working within our Oracle ERP and reporting systems.
can coordinate and delegate teams under high stress situations.
can develop effective working relationships with stakeholders.
have strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and focus on quality and accuracy.
ideally are bilingual in English and Spanish.
can multi-task and work under deadlines and have the proven ability to coordinate and delegate to team members under high pressure situations to meet team goals.
have a high tolerance for ambiguity, uncertainty, and diversity in the workplace.
are willing to learn and implement Monrovia Nursery Quality/Lean Six Sigma.
possess a valid driver s license.
can occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
Lift up to 20 pounds at a time.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Benefits at Monrovia You will receive a company match of up to 4%, when you participate in our 401(k) plan.
be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision and life insurance and will receive company-paid long-term disability.
earn paid vacation and sick time.
be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices.
At Monrovia, we not only grow the most beautiful plants we also grow careers.
Come grow with us.
Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.
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Date posted:
07/10/2023SDL2017 Recommended Skills Active Listening Attention To Detail Automation Communication Coordinating Curiosity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
In this critical role, you will oversee the execution, and management of production of all the crops at the nursery to achieve all company targets in terms of quality standards, quantities, equivalent unit cost, and in accordance with specified safety requirements, schedules, and budget requirements.
To do so, you will train and develop a team of Crop Growers, setting nursery wide priorities and allocation of resources to accomplish goals.
What You ll DoYou will oversee all Crop Growers, training them on principles of managing craftsmen, plant care, and the use of mechanization and automation.
develop Crop Growers on prioritizing crop requirements utilizing the field estimate process, seeking alternative approaches, and adjusting resources between areas to ensure nursery operations function in unison.
lead weekly meetings to coordinate activities and provide ongoing training.
monitor, measure, and share production efficiency in the department, coaching the Crop Growers for optimum efficiency.
ensure consistent application of Monrovia best practices, and environmental standards in all production activities to deliver plants meeting Monrovia quality standards including the selection and labeling of plants for the assembly process.
represent and enforce Monrovia values and philosophy, supporting the operating plan using Monrovia Nursery Quality/Lean Six Sigma tools and ensuring a safe working environment.
serve as a contributing member of the management team providing information for and from the department.
participate in setting production levels (including long items) and schedules for future years.
Who You AreYou have a bachelor s degree in horticulture, or a minimum of 7 years of nursery production experience.
have detailed knowledge of plants, equipment, and processes used in the growing of high-quality plants.
have experience using, improving, and/or implementing ERP solutions through Oracle ERP.
are a proficient oral and written communicator and have excellent listening skills.
have excellent math and computer skills and are proficient in the Microsoft Office 365 Suite, DSI, BI and working within our Oracle ERP and reporting systems.
can coordinate and delegate teams under high stress situations.
can develop effective working relationships with stakeholders.
have strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and focus on quality and accuracy.
ideally are bilingual in English and Spanish.
can multi-task and work under deadlines and have the proven ability to coordinate and delegate to team members under high pressure situations to meet team goals.
have a high tolerance for ambiguity, uncertainty, and diversity in the workplace.
are willing to learn and implement Monrovia Nursery Quality/Lean Six Sigma.
possess a valid driver s license.
can occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
Lift up to 20 pounds at a time.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Benefits at Monrovia You will receive a company match of up to 4%, when you participate in our 401(k) plan.
be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision and life insurance and will receive company-paid long-term disability.
earn paid vacation and sick time.
be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices.
At Monrovia, we not only grow the most beautiful plants we also grow careers.
Come grow with us.
Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.
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Date posted:
07/10/2023SDL2017 Recommended Skills Active Listening Attention To Detail Automation Communication Coordinating Curiosity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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