Junior Assistant Manager

Employment Opportunity

Sheridan Nurseries Glen Williams Farm is actively searching for a:
Junior Assistant Manager

Permanent, Full Time

**About the Job**:
**Your Accountabilities**:

- Complete leadership training in safety, operations, growing, distribution, quality, finance and Human Resources.
- Quickly take on responsibility and begin leading parts of the team.
- Learn by doing, including hands-on work with plants.
- Supervise crews and take responsibility for safety, quality and productivity.
- Progressively assume responsibilities of the Assistant Manager, Operations role over time, including production planning and execution, labour planning and targets, cost analysis, and implementing process changes.
- Contribute to a safe work environment for all employees through active observations, hazard reporting, coaching on relevant health and safety best practices, and leading by example while ensuring all employees are adhering to company policies and guidelines.
- Tackle projects as assigned by Farm Management and the VP of Operations.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Embrace a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning. Be open to new ideas and approaches, and constantly seek ways to improve your skills and knowledge.
- Actively develop strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enhanced problem solving and analytical skills to identify issues, analyze data, and generate solutions. Practice critical decision making and resourcefulness.
- Continuous improvement mindset - seeks ways to optimize processes, eliminate waste and streamline operations. Experience in Lean, Six Sigma is an asset.
- Competency in Microsoft Office Suite is an asset, along with the ability to learn industry-specific software systems.
- Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or horticultural environment is an asset.
- Horticulture, Forestry or Environmental diploma/degree preferred.
- Ability to adapt and prioritize multiple tasks and situations with effective time management skills.
- Valid class G Ontario driver's license.
- This role will require the flexibility to long hours in an outdoor environment in Spring and Summer, including evenings and weekends as seasonal peaks require.
- This position requires extended periods of walking and standing, with bending and squatting at various times required, as well as the ability to lift 50lbs and work in various weather conditions and environments.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

**Our Vision, Mission, & Values**:
At Sheridan Nurseries we aim to delight our associates, guests, and business partners in everything we do. Independently owned and operated for over 100 years, we are committed to growing the highest quality plants at our local farms, curating the best-in-class home, garden, and lifestyle products and services, delivering unrivaled guest service and satisfaction, and providing meaningful and rewarding careers to our employees. We always strive to inspire and share our knowledge, passion, and expertise to build confidence, loyalty, and trust, while protecting our planet with industry leading environmentally sustainable initiatives and giving back to our local communities and charities.

Our vision is “To inspire people to never stop growing”.

At Sheridan we seek people who will continually strengthen our culture. We work hard to ensure our culture is something we feel proud of and allows us to bring our best selves to work every day. And a great culture starts with values. We have clearly defined values which are embedded in everything that we do so that they are lived and breathed daily.

**If you share our values of**:
1. Doing What’s Right
2. Being Performance Driven
3. Learning and Growing Together
4. Being Externally Focused
5. Having Bias for Action

Then this is the position for you

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If selected, please advise if you require special accommodation to attend the interview.