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Transplanting Supervisor

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


Supervise and coordinate all transplanting department activities, work closely with moving supervisor to ensure all crops are placed correctly. Motivate staff to promote a high-performance team, ensure customer satisfaction through product quality, mentor leads and train staff to maintain a safe and positive work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


  • Supervise and train transplanting crews.
  • Keep training notes and records, assist with writing SOPs and other training materials.
  • Supervise rates time and communicate issues to manager.
  • Verify materials are received and distributed to ensure efficient execution.
  • Ensure correct materials are used.
  • Maintain clear and up-to-date communication with PICAS Coordinator and department Manager.
  • Add schedules to transplanting PICAS.
  • Work closely with the Maintenance Department to ensure immediate response to any malfunctions and assist with routine inspections of transplanting equipment.
  • Ensure proper and efficient usage of equipment.
  • Operate and program transplanting equipment.
  • Ensure plant location is correct and laydown standards are followed.
  • Print transplanting reports and verify locations.
  • Maintains proper plant watering standards.

 

COMPETENCIES


  • Able to lead diverse terms.
  • Comprehensive plant and production knowledge, including understanding flow process identify problems, creating solutions, and staying on budget targets and rates.
  • Organized with the ability to prioritize projects.
  • Team building and employee relations skills (attendance, discipline, training), sets clear expectations.
  • Ability to work under deadlines.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
  • Ability to communicate expectations both written and verbally in Englis and Spanish.
  • Able or willing to learn to drive a forklift.
  • Ensures all processes contain a safety component and workers follow safety protocols.
  • Ensure all safety issues are reported on time, and actions to correct issues is taken.
  • Ensure process standards are followed.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


  • Relative supervisory experience (1-3 years).
  • Comprehensive plant and production knowledge.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Power BI.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish.
  • Forklift driving experience or willing to learn.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


  • Able to pull push, and lift up-to 50 lbs.
  • Reaching above head, from side to side and bending.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions, indoors and outdoors.

 

PAY RANGE


$23.5 - $25.5 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.

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!

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