SM Phase 1 Compost Assistant Manager

About the role

The Assistant Manager assists the Phase 1 Compost Manager with managing the quality and inventories of compost and raw materials along with scheduling and supervising the work force as well as responsible for following all applicable SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).

Qualifications

• High School or GED minimum with a Bachelor preferred.
• Mushroom Phase 1 composting experience preferred but willing to train.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge regarding front end loaders, gear boxes and speed drives and conveyor systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic computer usage and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, is required.
• A professional and positive attitude, adaptable to varied and challenging agricultural work environments, strong organizational skills, detail oriented with emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality is required.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Keeps up daily records that monitor compost quality.
• Assists with visual observation of Staff and compost condition.
• Keeps a daily report with the Phase 2 Management.
• Attends and participates in weekly compost meeting.
• Assists with disciplinary tasks (warnings, suspensions, terminations).
• Helps to supervise and control staff productivity (correct filling of tunnels).
• Assists with continuous improvement approaches to waste and cost reduction, crop improvement, labor efficiency and machine reliability.
• Attends all monthly Safety Meetings with management and staff.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assists with oversight of employee staff and on-site contracted services.
• Reviews all variables to create more consistency.
• Adjusts settings according to external environmental conditions.
• Monitors raw material quantity and quality.
• Always works safely and promotes a safe work environment.
• Complies with the assigned schedule by the Manager.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic computer usage and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Some mechanical knowledge regarding front end loaders, gear boxes and speed drives is a plus.

Work Environment

• Always required to act professionally.
• Always exposed to a variety of temperatures, weather conditions, and sound levels.
• Occasionally exposed to hazardous conditions requiring personal protective equipment.
• Regularly required to participate in team safety meetings.

Schedule

This position will be required to work different shifts, weekends and holidays, if necessary, at discretion of the Phase 1 Manager.