Department Head

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead daily shop operations by setting priorities, delegating work, and coordinating repair and maintenance schedules with seasonal needs.
• Actively participate in repair, fabrication, and maintenance work while ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion.
• Lead, mentor, and develop employees by supporting skill growth, accountability, performance management, and future leadership development in collaboration with HR.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Midwest Shops Manager, shop forepersons, building maintenance staff, and other departments and farms, including Production, Shipping, Inventory, Propagation, Sales, and Plant Health.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop while supporting continuous improvement and workflow efficiency.
• Manage parts inventory, order supplies, and maintain vendor relationships.
• Lead and support building maintenance projects, renovations, repairs, and facility improvements.
• Monitor shop budgets and expenses and assist with annual budget planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and required procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background in building maintenance and system controls.
• Experience supervising technicians or shop staff.
• Experience using ERP or digital systems for inventory, purchasing, work orders, scheduling, and expense tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of nursery equipment, greenhouse structures, and related systems.
• Familiarity with nursery, greenhouse, agricultural, or production operations.
• Understanding of budgeting, expense management, and cost analysis.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• The employee must regularly lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• PPE may be required in certain work areas.

Disclaimer

• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Compensation Details

84,000 - 95,000 Yearly Salary