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Production Planner
SAWYER NURSERY, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Production Planner
DEPARTMENT: Production/Sales
REPORTS TO: General Manager
DATE: July 22, 2022
INTRODUCTION:
Sawyer Nursery, Inc. is located in Hudsonville, Michigan. We are an exclusive supplier of perennials plants to big box retail stores in the Great Lakes region.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under supervision by the Purchasing/Planning Manager, creates production plan from data. Maintains current and complete schedules. Oversees production plan from start to finish. Key responsibilities include planning, execution, maintaining the process. Performs other duties as necessary.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Using Sales inputs, enter into the system and manage the annual production plans for container and plug sales supporting the Annual plan management timeline requirements.
- With sales, operation, and grower support allocate the plan to all the Sawyer facilities and contractors in the most efficient manner.
- Resolve, update and manage plan change request daily using the sales and grower teams as resources. Implement “plan change procedures”
- Work closely with the sales team on a regular basis to determine what changes are needed, determined by customer program changes or plant availability.
- Work closely with the contract coordinator to decide what items need to be contracted because of space constraints or growing expertise.
- Manage the orphan plug and surplus container inventories providing information to generate solutions.
- Working closely with the grower task force help create, enter into the system, and maintain all recipes including input types, lead times, over starts and other requirements.
- Strategize improvements to the recipes and plans to create efficiencies and lower costs supporting the company’s goals.
- Build new items and recipes as required.
- Maintain data and produce reports to management as required on a scheduled and requested basis.
- Maintain the planning activities on a 3 year rolling forward basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Three years experience in production and material planning; or equivalent. Experience with perennial products and work experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
- Ability to determine, understand and manage how financial resources will be spent to get work done, and accurately account for these expenditures.
- Ability to manage projects and independently make judgments and decisions while weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
- Ability to create, execute and manage a production plan.
- Good time management skills and ability to work independently on multiple tasks with changing priorities.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer software and applications related to job duties.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to interact with internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner.
- Active listening and social skills. Must be able to actively look for ways to help people and listen to what other people are saying, asking questions as appropriate.
- Ability to work as a team and interact and influence various segments of the organization.
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Assistant Grower
Neal Mast Greenhouses takes great pride in being one of the country’s largest growers of premier indoor and outdoor potted plants. NMG is a large, commercial growing operation, providing quality plants and service to our clients for over thirty years. Our greenhouses cover 25 acres under glass + 20 acres of outdoor space in four locations and employ 250+ people year around. We are a premier grower, located in northwest Grand Rapids, and service national accounts in 48 states. As a grower of holiday plants, indoor foliage & flowering, and potted annuals for spring and summer, serving our national big box retailers keeps us constantly striving for new items, better methods and greater efficiencies that will allow us to bring better value to our buyers and end user customers.
Our Mast Young Plants division was formed in 2007, and the partnership of young plants and finished goods gives Neal Mast Greenhouses the unique advantage of ensuring premium quality from beginning to end. The MYP facility has 250,000 square feet of indoor production, producing millions of vegetative liners and seed plugs annually. MYP carries a complete assortment from more than 40 sources of young plant material.
Our core company values are based on a simple belief that all people should be treated fairly and with respect. We understand that our customers, employees, and suppliers are critical partners in making us a great company, and we are committed to running our business in a manner that benefits everyone. High ethical standards, dedication, hard work, and a commitment to continual improvement are key characteristics of our company.
The primary role of the Assistant Grower is to help Section Growers, and Senior Growers to produce high quality crops within our customer’s specification and ready to ship at the targeted shipping date. By producing high quality crops on time, we’re able to maintain our floor turns and allow our customers to be successful. Pay is negotiable and dependent on experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow instructions of Section Grower assigned by the Senior Grower, or Senior Growers, to provide moisture to the plants as directed.
- Be accountable for completing daily tasks (including, but not limited to): watering, measuring, mixing feed, and recordkeeping.
- Limited Plant Health Care applications as needed (pesticides, fungicides, etc.) under guidance of Section Grower.
- Assisting with the painting of Poinsettia plants (typically done in November) on a painting line.
- Performs other related duties as assigned, such as sticky card reading, cleaning benches, or cleaning tips
REQUIREMENTS:
Hours/Days: Hourly Position based on 27 hours a week (3-day work week). Weekends as needed.
Education: High school diploma. A degree in Horticulture or related field a plus. Hold a Restricted Use Pesticide License or able to achieve one within 90 days of hire.
Experience: Have a strong desire to grow plants and work in a greenhouse environment. Working proficiency of Microsoft Office applications.
Abilities/Strengths: This role requires being a team-oriented individual and good communication skills. Must be able to manage your time well, be self-motivating, flexible and task oriented.
Physical Requirements: Able to lift and/or carry objects up to 50 lb. Must pass respirator fitness exam and be able to wear respirator and personal protective clothing while applying plant health care products (including hot weather). Must be able to withstand being on feet for long periods of time.
ENVIRONMENT: Greenhouse, outdoor growing field and office
Brought to you by:Section Grower
Neal Mast Greenhouses takes great pride in being one of the country’s largest growers of premier indoor and outdoor potted plants. NMG is a large, commercial growing operation, providing quality plants and service to our clients for over thirty years. Our greenhouses cover 25 acres under glass + 20 acres of outdoor space in four locations and employ 250+ people year around. We are a premier grower, located in northwest Grand Rapids, and service national accounts in 48 states. As a grower of holiday plants, indoor foliage & flowering, and potted annuals for spring and summer, serving our national big box retailers keeps us constantly striving for new items, better methods and greater efficiencies that will allow us to bring better value to our buyers and end user customers.
Our Mast Young Plants division was formed in 2007, and the partnership of young plants and finished goods gives Neal Mast Greenhouses the unique advantage of ensuring premium quality from beginning to end. The MYP facility has 250,000 square feet of indoor production, producing millions of vegetative liners and seed plugs annually. MYP carries a complete assortment from more than 40 sources of young plant material.
Our core company values are based on a simple belief that all people should be treated fairly and with respect. We understand that our customers, employees, and suppliers are critical partners in making us a great company, and we are committed to running our business in a manner that benefits everyone. High ethical standards, dedication, hard work, and a commitment to continual improvement are key characteristics of our company.
The primary role of the Section Grower is to produce high quality crops within our customer’s specification and ready to ship at the targeted shipping date. By producing a high-quality crop on time, we are able to maintain our floor turns and allow our customers to be successful. Pay is dependent upon experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be accountable for completing daily tasks on time (including, but not limited to): watering, measuring, pesticide applications, mixing feed, and recordkeeping.
- Crop applications as needed (pesticides, fungicides, etc.)
- Assisting with the painting of Poinsettia plants (typically done in November) on a painting line.
- Maintain proper moisture requirements for crops using a variety of delivery methods and the equipment provided.
- Use of the Greenhouse Environmental Computer Control System.
- Performs other related duties as assigned - this may include assisting or completing small production tasks.
REQUIREMENTS:
Hours/Days: Salaried Position based on 45+ hours a week. Weekends and holidays as needed. Six day work week seasonally (Liner Growers work from December to April (season could vary) Finished Growers work from late February to the end of May (season could vary)
Education: High school diploma. A degree in Horticulture or related field a plus. Hold a Restricted Use Pesticide License or able to achieve one within 60 days of hire. Hi-Lo Certified or able to be certified within 60 days of hire.
Experience: Have a strong desire to grow plants and work in a greenhouse environment. Working proficiency of Microsoft Office applications.
Abilities/Strengths: This role requires a being a team oriented individual and good communication skills. Must be able to manage your time well, be self motivating, flexible and task oriented.
Physical Requirements: Able to lift and/or carry objects up to 50 lb. Must pass respirator fitness exam and be able to wear respirator and personal protective clothing while applying plant health care products (including hot weather). Must be able to withstand being on feet for long periods of time.
ENVIRONMENT: Greenhouse, outdoor growing field and office
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