Assistant Operations Manager
Skagit Horticulture LLC seeks to employ a full-time Assistant Operations Manager (AOM) in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Skagit Horticulture is a large-scale commercial grower, operating large greenhouses, container yards, and open field production centers in Washington State and California. Under the banner of Skagit Horticulture, our company serves several distinct markets; operating plant divisions as a family of brands. Skagit Horticulture serves as the brand for our Grower Ready liner & plug division. Skagit Gardens serves independent garden centers, small-chain retailers, landscapers, & municipalities as our Retail Ready, finished plants division. Northwest Horticulture serves large-scale home stores exclusively.
The Assistant Operations Manager is a professional agriculture manager position, responsible for overseeing all aspects of commercial agriculture operations, including Propagation, Production, Transplant, Plug/Liner Production, Finished Plant Production, Plant Health, Inventory, Selection, Safety and development of the Operations Team. In conjunction with the Operations Manager, the Assistant Operations Manager supervises Head Growers, Production Manager, Plant Health/IPM Manager, Production Team Coordinator, Selection Manager, and Inventory Manager.
The Assistant Operations Manager’s duties include:
- Assist the Operations Manager for Skagit Horticulture. Areas of emphasis to include:
- People management at the grower and supervisor level.
- Weekly meeting development to ensure relevant and timely agenda items to meet the goals and plan of the company.
- System and process advice to include efficient use of equipment and facilities, and
- Design and implement a Lean process approach for all Operations functions.
- Special projects as needed in any area or facility of Skagit Horticulture.
- Assist in the development and put into practice effective crop care practices that contribute to high quality while at the same time are safe and environmentally responsible.
- Assist in the oversight of plant fertility practices.
- Work closely with Maintenance Manager to ensure facilities are operational year-round.
- Assist Operations Manager to oversee effective heating and cooling strategies required for production of high-quality plants.
- Ensure that all production and maintenance work areas are kept clean and safe.
- Maintain a zero-tolerance attitude for unsafe work practices.
Minimum requirements:
- A Baccalaureate degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a closely related commercial grower degree.
- Five years of progressive experience in a grower, manager, or operations position, in production of ornamentals, including color.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience and basic competency in Microsoft Office and integrated ERP platforms.
To apply, or for more details, please contact Human Resources at 360-395-3325 or submit resumes by email to jobs@skagithort.com. All applications must reference the Assistant Operations Manager opening.