Manager Trainee - C - St. George

Star Nursery, Inc.; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Trainee to oversee various aspects of nursery operations. This role involves producing budgets, collaborating with sales teams, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and experience in forklift operation. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive team setting. Join a company committed to excellence and customer satisfaction, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a management role.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce annual budget and achieve budgeted goals.
• Oversee nursery marketing and assist with purchasing wholesale materials.
• Hire employees and conduct training.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork abilities

Excellent communication

Forklift operation

Ability to coordinate multiple activities

Independent judgment

Education

3 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Depending on the level of the management trainee role, some or all of these responsibilities might be part of the training process. This list is not exhaustive.

1. Produce annual budget and achieve budgeted goals.
2. Oversee and follow goals presented in budgets.
3. Collaborate with sales and inventory managers to identify product orders.
4. Ensure all orders are processed timely and efficiently.
5. Oversee nursery marketing in coordination with sales and marketing departments, focusing on promotions, communication, customer appreciation, promotional materials, and customer events.
6. Assist with purchasing wholesale materials.
7. Determine quantities needed to address inventory shortages, following the budget guidelines.
8. Monitor inventory levels and report discrepancies to the warehouse manager.
9. Develop and improve pesticide programs and educational initiatives.
10. Identify new chemicals and discontinued products.
11. Oversee maintenance of chemical usage logs and MSDS documentation.
12. Hire employees, conduct training, and assist with payroll duties, including scheduling and supervising staff.
13. Prepare employee work schedules and manage time off requests.
14. Maintain safety awareness and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
15. Implement safety training, enforce safety regulations, and communicate policies to employees.
16. Accommodate employees with light duty restrictions as needed.
17. Provide customers with product care information and procedural advice, ensuring excellent customer service.
18. Assist the General Manager in meetings and other duties as needed.

Experience & Skills

• Ability to coordinate multiple activities effectively.
• Problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities.
• Independent judgment for spontaneous problem resolution.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Forklift operation experience and certification are required.
• Full-time position, typically 10-hour days.
• Physical ability to walk and stand for entire shifts, lift, pull, push, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Weather-dependent work environment with exposure to summer heat and winter cold.
• Ability to operate equipment and drive on company business.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Expertise in

Problem-Solving & Initiative

Advanced level

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Intermediate to Advanced proficiency

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well within a group.
• Detail Oriented: Completes tasks with necessary details.
• Dedicated: Shows loyalty and integrity to tasks and purpose.

Experience

Required

At least 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred

Knowledge of plant care and related skills.

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