Yard Operations Director

3 weeks ago


Linden, Michigan, United States Empire Workforce Solutions, Skilled Trade Staffing Division Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Yard Operations Director - Wholesale Grower to join our team at Empire Workforce Solutions. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for managing over 600 acres of nursery operations and supervising a team of over 200 employees.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale horticultural production, including propagation, planting, and maintenance. You will also have excellent leadership skills and be able to motivate and direct a team to achieve exceptional results.

In this role, you will work closely with various departments to assess and address plant needs for sales forecast. You will develop and maintain production forecasts and budgets to ensure profitability and growth.

You will also oversee the tracking and inventory of all plants, ensuring they are properly labeled and recorded in the system.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading wholesale grower and contribute to the success of our business.

Responsibilities
  1. Manage over 600-acres of nursery operations, directly supervise all aspects of production and various departments.
  2. Daily scheduling, planning, and staff supervision of over 200 employees. Production staff, loading teams, mechanics, sprayers, and propagation teams.
  3. Closely manage the propagation process of up to 30,000 units per week. Measure performance of related activities such as seed sowing, cutting, and transplanting while identifying and resolving issues, ensuring optimal quality.
  4. Collaborate with various departments to assess and address plant needs for sales forecast. Develop and maintain production forecasts and budgets to ensure profitability and growth.
  5. Oversee the tracking and inventory of all plants, securing they are properly labeled and recorded in the system.
  6. Supervise the sprayers; application of chemicals and fertilizers, including calculating product amounts and calibrating equipment.
  7. Manage all aspects of the workforce; select, train, supervise crews, ensure efficiency and high-quality performance in plant maintenance, production, and daily operations. Manage time and attendance processes using ADP, process performance management, absences, injuries, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
  8. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, OSHA regulations, safety audits and training.
Requirements
  • Relevant experience in the agriculture industry, working in large yards
  • Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience
  • Efficiently and effectively able to manage large crew with a variety of trees and ornamentals
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Extensive plant ID Knowledge
  • Knowledge of pesticide application, storage, safety, experience
  • Experience with OSHA Safety and local and state regulations
  • Knowledge of maintaining equipment, tools, and tractors
  • Familiarity with California wage and hour laws
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite including Word and Excel
Salary

$82,000 - $90,000 DOE

About Us

Empire Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of skilled trade staffing solutions. We specialize in connecting top talent with industry-leading companies, providing temporary, contract, and permanent staffing services. Our goal is to enrich people's lives by connecting them with meaningful employment. With our expert recruiters and cutting-edge technology, we deliver customized staffing solutions that meet your specific needs. Join us today and take the next step in your career



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