What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Engineer Co-Op (Summer 2025) position at Sun Gro Horticulture?
Sun Gro® Horticulture is one of North America’s most prominent horticultural companies. We are an industry leader in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals, retailers, and gardeners with superior-quality branded growing mixes and amendments that yield exceptional results. Our dedicated teams serve national and international customers from eight customer care centers that operate in every major North American time zone. To further strengthen Sun Gro’s customer service, our exemplary support teams are on call to help professional growers troubleshoot and make the most of Sun Gro® products.
The Operations Engineer Co-Op will support various projects within the operations department, depending on timing and stages of implementation. Projects could include analysis of feasibility and payback of new projects, and serving as project lead for existing projects. The successful candidates will work closely with the operations team to ensure project goals are met and contribute to the overall success of the department.
When you join us;
Sun Gro Horticulture is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The Operations Engineer Co-Op will support various projects within the operations department, depending on timing and stages of implementation. Projects could include analysis of feasibility and payback of new projects, and serving as project lead for existing projects. The successful candidates will work closely with the operations team to ensure project goals are met and contribute to the overall success of the department.
When you join us;
- Assist in the creation of process flow charts, work instructions, and control plans using the company’s Visual Standard work instruction format.
- Support the Continuous Improvement Director or Plant Manager in optimizing plant performance by analyzing data and taking corrective action on the shop floor.
- Assist in troubleshooting plant issues and developing long and short-term solutions utilizing Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
- Utilize the company’s tools for handling process data for analysis and report daily on plant issues.
- Prepare and present summary reports, performance metrics reports, and graphical representations for presentations as required.
- Collect data for analysis to uncover areas for improvements and innovation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 3rd or 4th year student enrolled in University or College.
- Excellent organization and analytical skills.
- Strong communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish priorities and work effectively in a team.
- Works well independently.
- Primarily Monday through Friday, 30-40 hours per week, day shift.
- May required some travel to manufacturing locations
- May require some work outside of normal working hours to assist in troubleshooting and supporting the site.
Sun Gro Horticulture is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
