POWER UP PRODUCTIVITY & CULTIVATE RESULTS: LINER PRODUCTION FOREMAN OPPORTUNITY
We're seeking a results-focused nursery leader who excels in fast-paced environments and is passionate about tree production and delivering exceptional outcomes. As an expert in your field, you’ll drive success by inspiring your team and developing a culture of excellence in our greenhouse.
In this key role, you'll oversee daily operations of the greenhouse, ensuring seamless workflows, efficient inventory management, and top-notch facility and equipment maintenance to ensure our trees thrive. You'll also serve as a vital link between our production team and cross-functional departments, fostering collaboration to drive productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
As our Liner Production Foreman, you'll report directly to our Production Manager and be responsible for driving operational excellence through effective execution of our production plan. You'll work closely with our nursery team to monitor plant growth, troubleshoot issues, and optimize growing conditions to produce high-quality products.
Don't miss the opportunity to branch out and grow with us! Plant your roots with our dynamic team today by applying for this Liner Production Foreman role.
Salary Range in lieu of experience: $60,000k-$70,000k
About Us: Schwope Brothers Tree Farms was established in 1976 and now encompasses over 27 farms spanning over 3,000 acres in Atherton, MO. It is the largest ball and burlap tree producer in the United States and Schwope prides itself on leading the tree production industry in sustainable agriculture practices.
Schwope Brothers Tree Farms Independence, is part of the DCA Outdoor family of brands. We are vertically integrated and take pride in being an industry leader. We’re not only streamlining the production and distribution of landscape products, but we are also working to reduce the carbon footprint. Through our continued growth and innovation, we will have the highest impact on our world.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and hold accountable the assigned department ensuring the successful execution of production plans and goals. This includes setting priorities, allocating resources, and monitoring performance to ensure the team is meeting its targets.
- Crop Succession: Execute on effective crop planning strategies to achieve assigned productivity expectations, ensuring alignment with production plan and goals. Monitoring crop growth, identifying areas for improvement, and making adjustments as needed to optimize crop yields and quality.
- Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Conduct regular, proactive checks of the greenhouse facility and equipment to ensure optimal functioning, safety, and efficiency. This includes identifying and addressing any maintenance or repair needs, performing routine tasks, and implementing preventative measures to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
- Inventory Management & Productivity: Oversee the management of inventory levels, product health, and productivity throughout the production process. This includes tracking inventory levels, receiving and shipping products, potting plants, and utilizing the inventory system to optimize production workflow, minimize waste, and maximize efficiency.
Essential Job Duties:
- Train, manage, and lead the liner crew to promote a high quality of work and productivity level.
- Develop employee performance in order to meet the expectations set forth by management and track any quality issues that arise.
- Create and maintain a safe work environment to ensure that the liner production team are properly following safety processes set forth by management and hold them accountable for safety processes.
- Maintain plant health and culture to the highest level and keep plants pest and disease free, watered properly, and weeded on a regular basis.
- Protect plant health and culture during liner production.
- Verify and document that all materials being received by the liner production team are being checked for quality, quantity, and correct variety.
- Regularly inspect the facility for maintenance, housekeeping needs, or supplies and work with the Production Manager to get all needs addressed in a timely manner.
- Gain a good understanding of the irrigation system and the proper scheduling of watering intervals for each area.
- Ensure liner production team has all supplies and materials to perform tasks as assigned to the team. Work with the Production Manager to purchase necessary supplies and materials to have them on site to complete tasks as assigned.
- Be an integral part of maintaining accurate liner inventory.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team to achieve goals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address areas for improvement
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances
- Tech Savvy in computer software, including inventory management systems and Microsoft Office products
- Working knowledge of:
- Greenhouse production and liner production processes
- Crop planning and management strategies
- Plant health and culture practices
- Pest and disease management techniques
- Safety protocols and procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
- Required: 3+ working experience of Nursery, Tree Farms, or Greenhouse experience
- Required: Working product knowledge and product propagation, specifically trees
- Required: Weekend availability, will vary due to seasonality
- Highly Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish & English
- Highly Preferred: Basic knowledge of computer software, including inventory management systems and Microsoft Office
Benefits you will Enjoy:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance 1st of the month after 30 days
- Generous 401k match with immediate vesting
- Company paid life insurance, STD, & LTD
- PTO and paid holidays
- Company culture centered around growth and innovation
- Career development & recognition
We honor our core values and expect our employees to as well. They are work hard, take pride in your work, be optimistic and respectful, show commitment, and continually grow.
We invite individuals who think like we do and will position us for major organizational growth to apply today. Join us in revolutionizing the green industry!
If you meet the criteria for this position, please apply today.
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