Tree Farm Production Operations Manager - DCA Outdoor Inc

Lead with Vision and Heart in Agriculture: Your Leadership Opportunity as Our Production Manager!

Are you a passionate leader ready to make an impact in the agricultural sector? We’re searching for an enthusiastic Production Manager to spearhead efficiency and innovation within our thriving operations. With over 700 acres dedicated to bareroot and packaged trees, your leadership will play a vital role in elevating our operational performance and championing sustainable practices to produce premium-quality crops.

In this pivotal role, you’ll guide a talented team, embodying the principles of servant leadership while instilling a culture of mentorship and excellence. Your outstanding communication and organizational skills will be key in fostering collaboration and propelling us toward our collective goals.

Whether you’re an established leader in the field or someone who has been diligently preparing for this opportunity, we want you to take the helm of our operations. If you’re eager to embrace our unique processes and growing methods while also contributing your own insights, you’ll thrive in an environment that values collaboration and continuous learning.

By leading with integrity and transparency, you will earn the trust of your team and take responsibility for decision-making. Your effective problem-solving skills will allow you to tackle challenges head-on, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently. With your hands-on approach, you will leave a lasting imprint on our organization.

If you're an enthusiastic leader ready to roll up your sleeves, enhance our operational capabilities, and create a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!

Si eres bilingüe en español y sientes pasión por la agricultura, este sería el rol ideal para ti. Junto a un equipo que también comparte el español como su lengua materna, podrás fomentar una comunicación efectiva y establecer relaciones más profundas.

About Us: Schwope Brothers West Coast grows over 700 acres of bareroot trees and packaged trees in Banks, OR. We specialize in conifer, shade, ornamental, and fruit trees. This is a fast-paced, innovative organization that is revolutionizing the way trees are grown for increased performance and aesthetic appeal. Schwope Brothers West Coast is part of the DCA Outdoor family of brands, which is a vertically integrated organization focused on streamlining the production and distribution of landscape products nationwide.

The production manager is responsible for executing the production plan through directing the lead production staff to deliver crops efficiently and to the highest quality. By leading the leaders of multiple areas, they are expected to manage their resources, equipment, facilities and inventory effectively.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable direct reports: Provide regular coaching and feedback, remove obstacles, and hold the team accountable for the execution of work
• Organize, prioritize, and manage workflow: Proactively plan and monitor workflow to provide for the most efficient operations to ensure the highest possible quality and yield of the crop
• Inventory and Crop Grading Accuracy: Prioritize and lead processes to maintain the accuracy of the production inventory and grading of the crops
• People and Equipment Utilization: Organize, plan, and prioritize the allocation of equipment, people, and supplies for Production and Harvest Seasons
• Budgeting: Develop and manage to an operational budget

Essential Job Duties:

• Professional Meetings - Participate in Senior leadership meeting for operations. Lead department meetings and conduct 1:1 meetings with direct reports.
• Work Order Management - Ensure utilization of “work-order” system to identify and proactively manage work on the farm.
• Inspection- Inspection of crops, supplies, and equipment to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and quality.
• Seasonal Goals - Create clarity for the team what the goals are seasonally. Re-allocate resources as necessary to ensure success.
• Capacity Modeling and KPI’s - Ensure the resources necessary to deliver the expected crop are budgeted for and utilized efficiently. Work is to be measured and compared to budget monthly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of tree production
• Pest identification and treatment knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
• Technically savvy with ERP systems including experience managing inventory systems
• Experience leading the planning and execution of a comprehensive production plan

Competencies:

• Resilient: Possess the ability and desire to work hard in both an independent and diverse team setting, often in adverse weather conditions. Possess a sense of responsibility to ensure all systems are in working order with little down time even when solutions aren’t obvious.
• Leading/Directing Others: Exhibits confidence in self and others; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; lays out work in a fair, well-planned, and organized manner; inspires, motivates, challenges, and provides support to others to perform well and fulfill the vision; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others; is a clear communicator.
• Adaptability: Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; inspires others to be adaptable to change.
• Integrity and Trust: Is respectful, truthful, and transparent; keeps confidences; takes ownership and responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
• Problem Solving and Judgment: Probes all useful and constructive sources to find answers; can analyze issues, identify problems and work toward appropriate solutions; collaborates with others or as part of a team; displays willingness to make decisions; makes timely decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Organized: strong organization and multi-tasking skills with attention to completing tasks in a timely manner. Excellent attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: 3-5 years’ management experience
• Highly Preferred: 3-5 years tree production experience
• Highly Preferred: Bi-lingual English and Spanish
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural or horticultural field
• Highly Preferred: Working experience in nurseries and the green industry or related fields

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!

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Salary Range: $85,000-$110,0000