Operations Manager - Langley, Canada - NATS Nursery Ltd.

Description

NATS Nursery is seeking to hire an exceptional individual for a new and critical position within our Management Team.

We are looking for a self-motivated team player (ideally with nursery experience) who will assist with operations and production management of NATS, BC's largest native plant nursery.

The Operations Manager will implement the right processes and practices across the organization.

Reporting to NATS's owner, Rod Nataros, your responsibilities may include:


Responsibilities:

• Formulate operations and production strategy, improve performance and procure material and resources
• Create and implement production plans and manage inventory
• Inform the Grow Team on species, numbers and products to grow
• Prepare and manage the weekly production schedule for contract and speculative growing
• Create, implement and enforce policies and procedures
• Monitor and perform preventive and corrective maintenance of all site infrastructure (field and greenhouses)
• Work as communication bridge between Sales, Growers and Shipping
• Preventive maintenance of boilers/heaters/well pump/irrigation system/structure and all other equipment on site including sprayers, tractors, gators, bobcat, forklifts and more
• Monitor nursery supplies and when necessary order grow media, fertilizer, pots, trays, boxes, packing material, poly and other hard goods
• Assist with hiring of staff and contract labour
• Monitor crops for shelf life and crops that need extra maintenance and attention
• Direct the flow of packaged plant material from preparation to shipping
• Collaborate with growers and sales personnel and others to optimize processes
• Ensure compliance to legal regulations and company policies

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or comparable education in operations management or related field is desired.
• Experience in management, operations, and leadership.
• Understanding of general finance and budgeting, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cashflow management an asset
• Growing and horticulture experience an asset.
• Knowledge of logistics procedures required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must have driver's license. Class 5 with air endorsement an asset.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Ability to take short and long term responsibility for specific tasks.
• Aptitude to communicate well in English in written and oral form.
• Demonstrate commitment to the job, team, and business, and if necessary work overtime on short notice.
• Quick learner with ability and capacity to adapt to new plants, crops and situations.
• Attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Extraordinary character and passion; someone looking for 'more than just a job' and wants to be a part of our NATS' Team.

Benefits

Shifts:
Full-time Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Will also need to be flexible.


Start Date:
to be negotiated/September


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Langley, BC V2Z 2J5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location:
In person