Production Manager

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.

Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of Sun Gro is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the site manager, the role will be responsible for running the overall day-to-day management of the harvest operations and directing activities to ensure a quality product. Oversee the direction of all personnel in the department. Drive production to achieve all safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals. Fill in for the site Manager during absences.

LOCATION

River Rd, Wandering River, AB T0A 3M0

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary starting at $70,000-$76,000
• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in peat industry

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE;

• Adhering to safety policies, programs, procedures
• Scheduling and managing day-to-day operations
• Conducting quality checks at regular intervals
• Operating manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions
• Additional duties as assigned

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills; Fluent in English - Reading, Writing and Speaking
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift
• Must be able to work at heights
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft office