What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead position at The Plant Company?
Description
The Plant Company (TPC) is a newly established business expanding into its Phase 2 production facility, bringing us to 10 acres! Phase 2 encompasses a greenhouse facility along with a production barn. This is a state-of-the-art, controlled-environment greenhouse for the sustainable production of tropical indoor foliage plants of consistent and exceptional quality.
Are you a plant-loving, growth-oriented, driven professional who would love an opportunity to join an expanding company known for excellent quality and an extraordinary assortment? If so, TPC seeks a professional like you who represents our values below and is interested in career growth.
The ideal candidate will want to help us continue our growth with a sense of pride in how you contribute to our success daily and as a crucial part of the successful Proven Winners leafjoy® brand that is flourishing nationwide! Join an inclusive start-up culture where we run on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), believe in tackling issues with your valuable perspective on our team, and have many opportunities for career growth!
We Believe “together We Grow Stronger,” Which Applies To Employees, Vendors, And Customers. The Four Core Values That Identify This Company Are
The Team Member provides leadership and guidance within greenhouse and production facilities, overseeing tasks such as planting, processing, harvesting, and shipping plants. This collaborative role may also include operating equipment and assembling carts for product transport. Flexibility is required to assist outside of primary responsibilities as needed.
Essential Job Functions
The Plant Company (TPC) is a newly established business expanding into its Phase 2 production facility, bringing us to 10 acres! Phase 2 encompasses a greenhouse facility along with a production barn. This is a state-of-the-art, controlled-environment greenhouse for the sustainable production of tropical indoor foliage plants of consistent and exceptional quality.
Are you a plant-loving, growth-oriented, driven professional who would love an opportunity to join an expanding company known for excellent quality and an extraordinary assortment? If so, TPC seeks a professional like you who represents our values below and is interested in career growth.
The ideal candidate will want to help us continue our growth with a sense of pride in how you contribute to our success daily and as a crucial part of the successful Proven Winners leafjoy® brand that is flourishing nationwide! Join an inclusive start-up culture where we run on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), believe in tackling issues with your valuable perspective on our team, and have many opportunities for career growth!
We Believe “together We Grow Stronger,” Which Applies To Employees, Vendors, And Customers. The Four Core Values That Identify This Company Are
- Caring About People, Plants, and Process
- Growth Oriented
- Customer First
- "Can Do" Attitude
The Team Member provides leadership and guidance within greenhouse and production facilities, overseeing tasks such as planting, processing, harvesting, and shipping plants. This collaborative role may also include operating equipment and assembling carts for product transport. Flexibility is required to assist outside of primary responsibilities as needed.
Essential Job Functions
- Guide team members to achieve project goals, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
- Provide technical leadership without making high-level decisions.
- Serve as the liaison between team and management.
- Identify potential work disruptions and communicate with management.
- Manage conflict, listen actively, and receive constructive feedback.
- Train, evaluate, and hold team members accountable to policies and processes.
- Facilitate daily team huddles to communicate expectations and updates.
- Ensure accurate completion of daily paperwork, metrics, and timesheets.
- Lead weekly safety toolbox talks and maintain safety training records.
- Provide feedback to Assistant Plant Managers regarding team performance and attendance.
- Lead by example, exemplifying company values.
- Coordinate with Greenhouse for plant pickups as needed.
- Optimize work area efficiency by monitoring productivity and quality.
- Prioritize assembly flow to meet daily orders.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and operational work environment.
- Keep in contact with Greenhouse leads for additional product needs.
- Be flexible with work hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Operate forklift and carts when trained and certified.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Critical thinking and basic math proficiency.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Positive attitude and team-oriented approach.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-sufficient and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- Experience in general labor/production (preferred).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in a greenhouse environment with varying temperatures and humidity.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, and walk for extended periods.
