One Floral Group is a wholesale flower producer that provides tailored floral solutions to retail customers throughout North America and is one of the fastest growing producers of floral products. Our business has over four million square feet of growing and production space in more than six facilities in three different climate zones. We have the ability to grow and build a variety of products, including potted plants and planters, outdoor lawn and garden plants, and vegetable propagation in the best conditions.
The company is seeking to hire a Operations Manager for our Hillister, Texas facility. Under direction of the VP of Operations, the ideal candidate will oversee direction of operations within the company. This includes the leadership and growth of staff, as well as driving One Floral vision to help ensure that all areas have the support as we require to remain competitive and profitable. The Facility Manager will motivate staff and proactively initiate changes and improvements, through research and the analysis of departmental requirements. This position is very dynamic, with respect to its focus, with the requirement to prioritize constantly. It is expected that this position “leads by example” with respect to motivating staff, and facilitating change.
Education and experience required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Agriculture or similar
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Greenhouse Operations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage timelines to ensure delivery of objectives
- Demonstrated ability to lead and direct personnel, supervisors and administrative staff
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and actions to those at all levels of the organization
- Ability to adapt positively to a fast paced, challenging and constantly changing work environment
- Demonstrated skills in relationship building and influencing to achieve results
- Strong team player with self-discipline and motivation to work independently
- Strong organizational, planning and strategic execution skills
- Advanced MS Office and ERP Systems skills, experience with MS Navision would be an asset
- Experience in Hydrangea growing a plus
- Growing and Production experience in Annuals and Seasonal Floral crops is a plus
Overall Direction and Management of the facility Timberline- TX
- Direct the overall day to day operations as head of the facility – Timberline, TX.
- Responsible for quality management of the entire personnel in the facility - Timberline TX.
- Overall responsible of execution of all sales programs assigned to the facility – Timberline TX.
- Overall responsible of the quality of crops produced and grown in the facility- Timberline TX
- Responsible to maintain the facility in compliance with Local regulations, AG Department and all other Local and State Institutions.
- Supervise all Capital Project in the facility, actively communicate with VP’s of Capital on all projects.
- Responsible for the organization of all administrative activities of the facility, adhere to company procedures.
Direction, Leadership and Communication
- Manage, schedule and coordinate organizational and departmental operation strategies and activities.
- Assist with the development and implementation of organizational policies, procedures and attainment of operational goals for the facility.
- Review, analyze and prepare internal reports, schedules, records and directives.
- Confer with Managers/Supervisors to obtain data required for planning activities, such as new commitments, status of work in progress, quality of crops, and any problems encountered.
- Assign and delegate responsibility for specified work and functional activities in the facility.
- Organize resources to ensure effective production and delivery of products.
- Give work direction, resolve problems, prepare schedules, and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.
- Evaluate current procedures and practices for accomplishing department and company objectives.
- Develop, Implement and Improve process, procedures and practices.
- Coordinate activities within departments to ensure execution, efficiency and economy.
- Prepare reports and records on department activities for management.
- Provide leadership and guidance for all departmental staff, as well as discipline, when necessary.
- Provide employee coaching, development and training.
- May initiate or authorize employee hire, promotion, discharge, termination or transfer, following company policies.
- Develop and maintain peer relationships.
- Effectively build, foster and guide teamwork within all department.
- Promote/recommend continuous improvement including environment, people, processes and equipment/machinery.
- Conduct performance appraisals informally or formally as required to encourage a motivated workforce.
- Conduct departmental/employee meetings.
- Approve vacations where necessary to ensure departments possess the needed supervision/management.
- Ensure that all departmental questions, suggestions and concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
- Encourage and support open communication with all departments/employees.
- Perform other duties as required by VP of Operations and Senior Management.
Management / Company Best practices / Cooperation.
- Become actively involved in helping the entire company achieve strategic goals and continuous improvement objectives as outlined in the Business Plan.
- Follow and adhere to requirements of current customer quality and environmental management systems standards.
- Review, communicate and ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures as required.
- Ensure all facility members follow company policies and processes.
- Drive for results and success to actively contribute to company results.
- Mentor the teams adhering to Company best practices, Growing Quality Assurance and Standard process and Procedures.
- Ensure active communication with other Company facilities and Departments.
- Convey a sense of urgency and drive issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
- Show work commitment by setting high standards of performance, pursue aggressive goals and work hard to achieve them.
- Show understanding of the issues relevant to the organization, as well as keep that knowledge up-to-date and uses cross-functional knowledge.
- Communicate with other Managers/Supervisors or Company Departments to establish and meet common objectives.
- Collaborate with other Managers/Supervisors or Company Departments to ensure the smooth operational function and execution of marketing initiatives.
Communication
- Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, government regulations, customer requirements, and contracts.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from Managers, Supervisors, customers, and other employees of the organization.
- Negotiate contracts favorable to the organization.
- Relate to people, suppliers, customers, visitors in an open, friendly and accepting manner.
- Show sincere interest in others and their concerns, initiatives, and develop relationships with others as a key priority.
- Display a collaborative work style by developing effective give-and-take relationships with others.
- Recognize and effectively balance the interests and needs of one’s own group with those of the broader organization.
- Value diversity by showing and fostering respect and appreciation for each person, whatever that person’s background, race, age, religion, disability, lifestyle, perspectives, or interests.
- Seek to understand the worldview of others and see the differences in people as opportunities for learning about and approaching situations differently.
Productivity, Efficiency and Quality Control
- Ensure quality checks on product coming into and going out of the facility to meet requirements as outlined on product spec sheets.
- Develop, implement and execute appropriate standards; policies and procedures to manage workflow to resources and increase productivity, and enforce department/area procedures.
- Monitor labor, processes and equipment, and utilize resources efficiently to meet outlined targets.
- Monitor daily activities to determine opportunities for improvement in productivity, efficiency and quality.
- Use technical/functional expertise.
- Possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession and industry.
- Access and use other expert resources / consultants when appropriate.
- Emphasize the need to deliver quality products and set high standards for quality.
- Monitor and analyze costs, ensure cost effective processes, ensure labor efficiencies and optimize usage of resources.
- Evaluate output against standards: managing quality.
- Organize cross-training of other departmental staff - knowledge of customer base, trend analysis, quality control and time management strategies.
Health and Safety
- Maintain all the time a safe and healthy work environment in the entire facility.
- Recognize unsafe conditions and practices and make corrections to prevent injuries and property loss.
- Follow and enforce Health and Safety policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and other relevant codes and standards.
