Operational Efficiency Assistant Manager

Marysville, WA

Opened in 1988, our Marysville location is the largest site of the Smith Gardens family consisting of 60 acres, with 500,000 square feet of greenhouse space. Marysville is the primary site for perennial production, but also grows mums, hanging baskets and annuals.

JOB SUMMARY

The Operational Efficiency Assistant Manager works with other leaders to eliminate waste and maximize efficiencies. Leads Moving, Plant Maintenance and Laydown initiatives and supports Trials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collaborate with leadership team on best use of labor, reports on tasks progress, reviews quality with growers to find improvements.
Review yearly production plan, space map and other seasonal tasks.
Manage labor plan for Plant Maintenance, Moving, V-toys and supports Trials.
Coordinate and execute site cleanup.
Gather daily CI goals and objectives from site leaders and integrates them into executable plan.
Direct experiments to find the best methods for plant maintenance, spacing and moving process.
Collect data to analyze processes and improve efficiency; creating a cohesive greenhouse team.
Create SOPs for all operations in Plant Maintenance, Moving and V-toys.
Develop V-Toy automated spacing programs with spacer chains for all sizes.
Organize team structure. Guides team on the following areas: Promotes and encourages team development through PDI, classes, and project ownership.
Train team members in inventory software. Encourage new ideas of efficiency from every team member.
Attend all required department meetings.
Promote a safe work environment, upholding company policies and procedures.
Be a role model, promoting and practicing punctual attendance and reliability.

COMPETENCIES

Positive attitude and work ethic.
Strong team player.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Organized with ability to prioritize projects.
Strong analytical and attention to detail skills.
Work well under pressure and able to make decisions quickly.
Self-motivated.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Fluent in English.
Proficient computer skills.
Experience in greenhouse or nursery environment preferred.
Plant knowledge preferred.

Work long hours as needed during the busy season, including weekends.
Work in both an office and warehouse environment.
Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.
Office environment, long hours sitting in front of a computer.

PAY RANGE

$25- $27 per hour

$17.00 to $18.50

$24.50 - $26.50

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.

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MORE THAN A JOB

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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