Site Manager

Smith Gardens, Inc.; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days

Matching 401(k)

Immediate PTO accrual

Job summary

A leading horticultural company in Marysville seeks a Site Manager to oversee the production facility, manage daily operations, and lead a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of industry experience, with a focus on greenhouse management and team development. A degree in Horticulture or a related field is preferred. This role includes a competitive salary of $110,000 - $130,000 annually and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) matching. Embrace an opportunity to drive growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive industry experience, with 5 years in managerial roles preferred.
• Experience in budgeting and cost analysis/control.
• Ability to develop and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site management team and daily operations.
• Develop site strategy and monitor performance.
• Promote a safe and efficient work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Budgeting and cost analysis

Greenhouse growing knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Horticulture or related field

Job description

Opened in 1988, our Marysville location is the largest site of the Smith Gardens family consisting of 60 acres, with 500,000 square feet of greenhouse space. Marysville is the primary site for perennial production, but also grows mums, hanging baskets and annuals.

The Site Manager is responsible for the development of the leaders and processes at the Marysville Facility. Accountable for site strategy, best practices, P&L, and CI Initiatives. Success is measured through development and retention of the team, and improvement in operations and efficiency. Ability to work closely with the RB Site Manager through shared reporting and coordinated labor planning, flexing labor where needed while ensuring both sites are supported and successful. Primary production lines are premium annuals, hanging baskets, ground cover and perennials. Direct reports include managers of, Production, Shipping, Maintenance, Planning and Head Grower. Shared reports in Human Resources and Inventory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leadership of Site Management team and activities.
• Collaboration of strategic direction with department directors and COO.
• Monitor daily operations.
• Promotion of a team approach, assuring a great place to work.
• Develop and train staff through coaching andperformance management.
• Operate with high integrity, adhering to company standards and values.
• Promote a safe work environment, upholding company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead and oversee systems implementation.
• Collaborate with the site and corporate planning teams to create more efficient space planning.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to build strong relationships, promoting teamwork and leverage diverse skills for collective success.
• Committed to personal and professional growth, encouraging learning in others, and adapting to industry changes.
• Develop vision and engage site teams in attaining goals.
• Align site values, purpose and culture with company objectives.
• Excellentcommunicationskills, bothverbal and in writing.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Greenhouse growing and plant production knowledge.
• Industry knowledge (evolving products, services, etc.).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 10 years of progressive industry experience, 5 years managerial level preferred
• Degree inHorticulture,related field,or equivalentexperience
• Experience in budgeting and cost analysis/control

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WAGE RANGE

$110,000 - $130,000 per year

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email [e-mail]