What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager (Forest Seedling Nursery) position at PRT?
Company Description
Who are we:
At PRT, we believe in being the stewards of growth and renewal for generations to come. Our Mission is to provide the most trusted growing services, best suited to the needs of our customers, and we achieve that by putting our customers first while always respecting our employees. PRT is the largest commercial-scale growing provider in North America for a wide range of high-quality forestry seedling species. PRT has the capacity to grow and sell more than 630 million seedlings annually, at its 28 nursery locations across Canada & USA and we owe our success to our employees. By joining PRT your will become part of a team of people that grows trees for our future forests!
Job Description
A Day in the Life:
PRT is seeking a full-time Operations Manager to be based in Howell, MI at PRT Brighton. As a member of the local management team the Operations Manager has the opportunity to work with the most innovative conifer seedling producer in the industry with a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. In addition to involvement in the day-to-day operations associated with container seedling production, the Operations Manager is required to give direct supervision to employees, performing a generalized job function with continuous oversight to ensure nursery efficiency. This includes, but is not limited to; sowing, thinning, lifting, blackout, cold storage & shipping. This position is responsible for directing personnel in accordance with operational work plans and cultural requirements, with a focus on employee productivity, record keeping, and ensuring both safe working conditions and quality standards are met.
Key Accountabilities of the Operations Manager:
- Supervise container seedling production
- Assist the Nursery Manager with planning and achieving production targets
- Ensure proper maintenance of the facility and equipment
- Finalize Inventory
- Keep neat and accurate records
- Manage labor force
- Correspond with customers
- Follow and enforce safe work practices
- Encourage innovation and continuous improvement
- Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels
- Set targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement
About the team:
The Operations Manager will report to the Nursery Manager at PRT Brighton.
Qualifications
Enough about us, let’s talk about you:
Required/Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
- A minimum of 3 years of nursery experience with good general knowledge about operational procedures, equipment, record keeping, stock quality and nursery safety issues.
- Experience in a leadership role
- Valid Driver’s License
- Capability of performing manual work, both indoor and outdoor and in varying weather conditions
- Proficient understanding of production processes, quality control principles, and safety regulations
- Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
- Good problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct a root cause analysis.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Robust computer skills with proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook)
- Communicate with honesty, kindness and respect
Additional or Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- A degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry is an asset but the equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
Our Leadership Competencies:
- BUILD TRUST AND CONFIDENCE
- FOSTER COLLABORATION
- CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY TO ACHIEVE GOALS
- INSPIRE INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
At PRT, we believe in unconditional success through people. We strive to be the place where people can sow their career and grow with us. Other components of our total rewards offering include:
- Highly competitive annual salary matching your level of experience and ability
- A supportive team structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
- Room to grow - Learning and growing is built into every role here. At PRT, you’ll get mentorship and acknowledgment for helping our business grow.
- Work-Life Balance – We’re proud to offer flexible paid time off for our employees
- Bonus incentive program – up to 10% of annual salary
- Comprehensive Coverage - Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, matching 401k, Employee and Family Assistance Plan, and education stipends.
- Collaboration and teamwork - Innovation doesn’t know hierarchy. We make sure everyone is heard, considered, and respected.
- Green Culture - Our PRT nurseries and seed orchards are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the nature solutions we provide to our earth and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.
Next Steps:
We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We promote equality of opportunity and seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity and inclusion help us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive. We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.
To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at; Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.
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