Natural Beauty, strong roots | growing for the future

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment: plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
Supervises all shift employees and complies with all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervises all personnel and operations on the shift. (assigns tasks, work schedules, and monitor daily tasks)

Responsible for maintaining accurate records for production replug schedules and to ensure that tasks are accomplished in a timely manner.

Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment.

Reports any process and equipment problems.

Verifies that discharges from the plant are within limits.

Trains, upgrades, evaluates, and reviews machine operators.

Ensures that established policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed.

Verifies correct identification, weights, and warehousing of products.

Monitor time clock for accuracy of times and codes.

Responsible for all processes, equipment, employees, safety, and housekeeping of the area and meeting production quality and quantity standards on the shift.

Troubleshoots problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Previous supervisory experience. Should possess knowledge of standard inventory practices including cycle counts. Must have ability to problem solve and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Good computer, math and data entry skills required. Knowledge of standard horticultural practices is a plus.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

• Oversee and instruct daily activities of assigned team members.
• Responsible for team meeting or exceeding productivity standards by working closely with team members to accomplish assigned work on schedule to expected volume levels, and ensure a quality product.
• Document daily activities providing accurate record keeping.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude towards work and co-workers. Demonstrates the ability to motivate team members.
• Be familiar with company product including containers, container sizes and designs.
• Provide appropriate training to new team members.
• Make frequent suggestions for improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Ensure a clean and orderly greenhouse at all times.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Understanding of greenhouse layout and equipment used for moving, spacing and picking of product. Ensures proper allocation of space needed for individual crops according to production schedules, environmental needs and shipping schedules.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to work in temperature extremes and high humidity in a wholesale greenhouse environment.
• Ability to repeatedly bend and lift. Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Expect some evening and weekend hours during peak seasons.