Production Office Administrator
Location
Landenberg
About Us
North Creek is a wholesale propagation nursery that grows perennials, grasses, and ferns, with a large selection of North American natives. We are committed to offering the highest quality starter plants in the industry. But quality plants are only part of the equation. North Creek is devoted to being the number one source for perennial, grass, and fern plugs by providing exceptional customer service, real-time availability, on-time delivery, the newest varieties plus time tested favorites and sustainable growing practices.
Position Summary
The Production Office Administrator reports to the Production Manager and will be responsible for a variety of administrative and operational functions to ensure the effective function and operation of the Production department by ensuring that prescribed schedules, policies and procedures are followed.
To apply, please send resume or North Creek application to HR Manager at employment@northcreeknurseries.com
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
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Assist Production Manager with data entry into nursery software (e.g., crop plans and adjustments, collecting data for and preparing reports to support Production Manager and GM) |
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Post crops in nursery software system (daily entry of crops planted, goal shortages, etc.) |
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Receive and inspect incoming plant deliveries; notify suppliers and manage credits when necessary |
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Coordinate overseas incoming plant material and documentation, including maintaining an up-to-date import permit (as new products are introduced/custom grown), distributing updated permit per working standard |
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Collaborate with Production team members to improve and enhance greenhouse operations work standards, procedures, and tasks to meet and/or exceed North Creek's standards; write and maintain work standards, ensuring communication of same |
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Prepare for and attend weekly Production Review meetings |
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Work with Production team on issues related to growing, stock, production, propagation, and quality control |
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Review and make recommendations to the production plan to make it more executable and profitable |
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Be cross trained in other areas of Production administration—custom grows for each type of crop (TC, URC, RC, BR, Plugs for Repot, Seed); payroll processing |
Experience
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Interest in production horticulture desired but not required |
Knowledge / Skills Required
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Must be able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing |
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Must have good computer skills—working knowledge of Excel and Word and able to use the Internet, Outlook and various electronic devices, with ability to learn customized computer software |
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Ability to read labels and differentiate between plants |
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Ability to learn Latin plant names |
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Ability to do simple math calculations and conversions |
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Basic understanding of computers, including email and wireless devices (tablets, text messaging), as well as electronic monitoring systems, or willingness to learn (greenhouse control systems), with ability to learn customized computer software |
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Be an excellent communicator with effective listening skills, able to interface effectively with all employees, both hourly staff and management, as well as ability to organize thoughts well and express them in a clear manner that is well received |
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Must have good organization and time management skills |
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Ability to lift 50 lbs. |
Desired Skills
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Ability to work additional hours as needed to accomplish goals and objectives, especially during busy season |
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Adhere to standard work procedures, company policies and safety procedures |
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Be reliable and consistent in attendance and punctuality, report to work on time; follow the timekeeping process |
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Follow and sustain LEAN practices in day-to-day tasks |
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Maintain a clean working area ("starts clean, works clean, finishes clean") |
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Ability to follow directions, work independently and/or with a crew and carry out/perform assigned tasks; be a team player |
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Approach work with a positive attitude; invest the time and effort to do a good job, and take pride in accomplishments |
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Maintain a strong work ethic, show initiative and attention to detail |
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Keep supervisor informed of daily/weekly progress and garden issues as they arise |
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Work in a safe manner, reporting any unsafe conditions or safety incidents |
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Follow Systems Approach to Nursery Certification (SANC) practices in day-to-day tasks and strive for continual improvement of our facility practices and internal procedures |
Education
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Undergraduate degree in horticulture preferred but not required |
