Propagation Manager

Everde Growers is a leader in the horticultural industry with a coast-to-coast footprint consisting of over 6000 acres in production, encompassing 15 farm locations throughout California, Oregon, Texas, and Florida. Our superior growing methods and pruning practices ensure consistent high quality and availabiity, We are seeking a Propagation Manager to work out of our Forest Grove, OR location. You will be expected to bring your Horticulture/Agriculture or related experience and well-developed leadership skills including the ability to listen without judgement, give and receive honest feedback, create a culture of open communication and place a high value on teamwork and accountability. You will get to work closely with the Production Manager for management and oversight of the Propagation department, including all aspects of propagation production from cutting, harvest and preparation, sticking and potting, lay down, growing, finishing, sorting, canning and delivery to internal and external customers. You will get to: · Oversee the daily operations of the Propagation teams, executing propagation & production plans. · Ensure that quality standards and best management practices are met in production and within the propagation department. · Schedule and prioritize work lists, plan daily production & labor. · Maintain raw material inventory counts and insure needed supplies are on hand. · Coordinate daily operations and labor needs for the department. · Work with team leads to communicate cutting and potting needs from their areas. · Assist the General Manager in improving productivity and reducing shrink. · Embrace learning and training on all new mechanization equipment and tools. · Work with the management team to implement best management practices and efficiencies within propagation and canning, in part by learning and implementing lean projects and processes. · Work with the Availability team in preparation for and taking of physical inventories & cycle counts in the Propagation department. · Financial results & meeting monthly & yearly budget results. · Capital needs & projects. · Work with the Scheduling manager to reduce residency of crops. · Oversee the new products department. · Handle staffing, training and discipline of employees. What we need: Experience in nursery, landscape, horticulture or other agricultural-related endeavors. Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills. Must have a current driver’s license. Ability to communicate in English and Spanish. Must be able to operate a computer using Windows based programs to include but not limited to Excel, Word and Office. Benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, vacation andd sick time, and more. Compensation to start in the low $50s, higher based on experience. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $53,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Horticulture: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person