DLF Pickseed North America SBU is currently recruiting for an Operations Manager, for our DLF Moore Seed facility near Grand Prairie, Alberta.
DLF Group is the world leader in the development and sale of high-quality grass seeds for the agricultural and (professional) lawn market. By continuously developing new innovative varieties and products, and with a strong focus on quality and reliability, DLF Group offers demonstrable value to the business of their customers and other relationships.
DLF Pickseed North America SBU, is one of our four Strategic Business Units. DLF employees are characterized by a high level of competency, passion, and commitment. Together with an entrepreneurial mindset and a flat organization, this contributes to DLF's unique agility.
Come grow with DLF!
Check us out www.dlf.com (Global) & www.dlfpickseed.ca (Canada)
About the job
The Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day activities of the DeBolt operation. Ensuring leadership, grower service activities, processing, warehousing and production operations are performing efficiently and effectively.
People management responsibilities include hiring, maintaining proper full-time and seasonal/temporary workforce levels, and providing leadership which includes delegating and supervising workloads. Providing the proper tools and environment for employees to perform their duties effectively and safely will be a key success factor.
This position will require that proper maintenance management, repair, and upkeep of all equipment, buildings, and vehicles is performed.
Role Responsibilities:
· An active member of the leadership team that participates in developing and implementing both annual and strategic plans.
· Financial responsibility around forecasting and management of the operations budget.
· Achieve budget targets and efficiencies.
· Mentor, challenge, and develop personnel. Oversee the field staff, administrative staff, production and warehouse staff in a manner that maintains high morale, respect and satisfaction.
- Lead and monitor the development, implementation and maintenance of standard operating procedures and operating guidelines within responsible functional areas.
- Direct and manage department activities and leadership of facilities management including preventative maintenance.
- Prepare production and manpower planning/ schedules.
- Ensure inventory is reconciled within software systems.
- Identifies and supports plans for new business development.
- Responsible for the overall direction of the business including industry representation and development of resources.
- Maintain Registered Seed Establishment; ensure sufficient number of authorized graders.
- Develop and maintain documented quality assurance procedures; ensure compliance with appropriate seed regulations.
- Work with Product Development, Sales and Production to determine acres needed for each variety as directed and arrange for their production, including new varieties coming to market.
- Work with subcontractors to produce high quality and timely delivery of seed.
- Manage Seed Production contracts and ensure their timely entry and execution.
- Provide timely crop updates to company personnel.
- Ensure adequate amounts of seed stock for all varieties.
- Cultivate relationships and form mutual trust with new and current seed growers.
- Negotiate seed production contracts to the mutual benefit of DLF and seed growers.
Qualifications:
· Degree/Diploma/Certificate in agricultural, agronomy or business related field.
· 5+ years' experience in the seed industry or allied industries.
· 5+ years of progressive leadership in an operations environment.
· Knowledge of the functionality of warehouse machinery and equipment.
· Demonstrated examples of significant operational improvements in work history.
· Excellent verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
· Strong organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization skills and follow-up skills
· Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
· Willingness to travel as needed (20-30%)
Compensation and Benefits:
This position comes with a competitive compensation plan that includes a base salary, benefits, Group RRSP option with company matching program, and a bonus. Compensation will be based on experience.
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining our DLF team, please send your resume and cover letter highlighting your talent and why you fit this role to Karen Baird, Human Resource Manager DLF Pickseed Canada.
We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but advise only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. DLF Pickseed is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement process. Alternate format available upon request.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work remotely:
- No