General/Range Manager, Full Time, Pella, IA

Site Manager/Range Manager/Operations Leader/ General Manager

Growing To Serve You!

At Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses, it is our mission to provide the finest quality products and services to our customers in the most professional, efficient, and honorable manner possible, while maintaining a reasonable level of profitability. By providing meaningful employment opportunities/careers to individuals who take pride in their work and demonstrate a respectful attitude, we feel we can achieve this mission.

We are a family owned, wholesale distributor of annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables since the 70’s. We partner with our retailers to support their garden centers throughout the Midwest, East Coast and the South region. We currently operate in 5 states and are the 11th largest greenhouse grower in the U.S.

We are growing and are looking for talented people to join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Site Manager is responsible for the overall performance and operating results of our Pella, Iowa growing range. The Site Manager always keeps Dan and Jerry’s business interests in mind and makes decisions aligned to the company’s strategic and financial operating plans.

SAFETY:

Safety is a top priority at Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouses, you will take an active leadership role in promoting a safe working culture. We want all employees, customers, and guests to Arrive Safe, Be Safe and Leave Safe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (comprehensive, but not limited to):

Lead the range through full cycle of greenhouse operations, seeding to shipping. Responsible (hands-on when required) for daily crop management, including but not limited to pesticide application, seed germination, propagation, building, operating, and trouble-shooting fertigation systems, harvesting, packing, plant maintenance of facilities and equipment, and data collection.

Strategic Management

• Collaboratively with CEO and management team, prepare an annual strategic plan ensuring alignment with overall company growth and financial objectives.
• Drive strategic improvements that are aligned with company vision and financial objectives.
• Consistently deliver measurable results on strategic goals to enable bottom-line and top-line company growth.

People Management

• Responsible for team of 30+ employees. Lead and manage team, providing clarity in goals & expectations. Ensure that all work performed is consistent with the policies of the company. Be intentional with employee training to drive improved operational efficiencies and range profitability.
• Lead by example, whereas a culture of safety and operational excellence is visibly and measurably evident.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the CEO.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA degree in an agricultural related field, or minimum 4 years leadership experience.
• Experience working in a production greenhouse environment preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong personal presence with excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency using the Microsoft Suite of software products.
• Demonstrated ability to make positive impact decisions, prioritize and meet or exceed deadlines. Demonstrated ownership for decisions and actions; facilitates accountability.
• Does what it takes to get the job done.
• Periodic travel (air and driving) is required for this position. Valid driver’s license required.