Assistant Manager - Farm Operations - Glen Williams

Assistant Manager - Farm Operations - Glen Williams

Container Farm - 12266 10th Line, Glen Williams, Ontario, Canada Req #738

Friday, January 10, 2025

Sheridan Nurseries Glen Williams Farm is actively searching for an:

Permanent, Full Time

About the Job:

We are seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee our Farm Operations, who is passionate about horticulture, leading people, and farm management in a fast-paced team environment. You will be responsible for the planning and execution of farm activities related to staffing while ensuring our high standards in quality and health and safety are maintained.

Your Accountabilities:

• Overseeing and managing the operations of the Container Farm to ensure the smooth functioning of the farm and the achievement of production targets.
• Supervise the operations teams, including production planning, potting, maintenance, and HR functions. Learn by doing, including hands-on work with plants.
• Hiring, developing, and coaching your team. Guiding and supporting the Operations Assistant with all seasonal hiring and offshore worker programs.
• Work with the Production Supervisor to ensure the plan is executed, including scheduling, coaching, and monitoring daily safety, quality, and attainment goals.
• Assist with budget process and provide cost analysis, labour forecasts, and other reports on a weekly basis.
• Working with Management to challenge our existing processes and improve efficiency.
• Contribute to a safe work environment for all employees through active observations, hazard reporting, coaching on relevant health and safety best practices, and leading by example while ensuring all employees are adhering to company policies and guidelines.
• Assist with other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong and compassionate leader that drives results, motivates employees, and ensures accountability while aiming to exceed expectations.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or horticultural/agricultural environment.
• High standard of professionalism with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple demands, setting priorities, making decisions, and exercising best judgment.
• Resourceful and self-directed with the ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve goals.
• Ability to adapt and prioritize multiple tasks and situations with effective time management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset – seeks ways to optimize processes, eliminate waste, and streamline operations. Experience in Lean, Six Sigma is an asset.
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• You are punctual and dependable, and highly value honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including some evenings, weekends, and holidays as seasonal peaks require.
• This job requires extended periods of walking and standing, as well as the ability to lift 50lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Our Vision, Mission, & Values:

At Sheridan Nurseries, we aim to delight our associates, guests, and business partners in everything we do. Independently owned and operated for over 100 years, we are committed to growing the highest quality plants at our local farms, curating the best-in-class home, garden, and lifestyle products and services, delivering unrivaled guest service and satisfaction, and providing meaningful and rewarding careers to our employees. We always strive to inspire and share our knowledge, passion, and expertise to build confidence, loyalty, and trust, while protecting our planet with industry-leading environmentally sustainable initiatives and giving back to our local communities and charities.

Our vision is “To inspire people to never stop growing.”

If you share our values of:

• Doing What’s Right
• Being Performance Driven
• Learning and Growing Together
• Being Externally Focused
• Having Bias for Action

Then this is the position for you!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If selected, please advise if you require special accommodation to attend the interview.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.