Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: VA - Culpeper
Job Code: 10390


The Assistant General Manager will be responsible for working with our production team to ensure production schedules and metrics are achieved. This key role will also work in conjunction with our growing teams to help oversee timeliness of workorders, start and finish dates of crops and proper specifications are met. This includes, but is not limited to, quality crop production that align with pre-determined targets, managing production labor and oversee the overall administration of a large-scale production farm. Our Assistant General Managers typically have experience in agricultural leadership.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintaining weekly inventory /availability and counts
• Oversight of all departments to encourage a clean safe environment
• Scheduling and managing crews
• Monitoring of product finish dates
• Coordination with growing teams to hit established targets
• Interaction and organization of shipping crews to ensure metrics are met and daily expectations are achieved
• Quality control of production and shipping
• Managing of workflow between departments – adjusted scheduled workers as needed
• Working with management teams on talent planning and work schedules to meet assigned budgets
• Ensure consistent availability of hard goods and inventory required to achieve targets
• Ensure OSHA compliance at location(s) managed
• Ensure safety and relevant training is executed
• Crop record keeping

Skills & Competencies

• Critical that this employee be a world-class communicator
• Proven ability to recognize issues affecting yield and quickly identify solutions
• Ability to work with and lead a team of skilled agricultural workers
• Proven ability to identify efficiencies and resource-saving solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation and facilitation skills

• Bilingual skill set in English and Spanish helpful but not required

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products (Outlook, Excel, Work, PPT)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or Argricultural Business or equivalent experience
• Minimum work experience in construction, project management, or supervisory roll of 2 years Minimum five years of hands-on experience in greenhouse and field growing in a leadership/decision making capacity
• Candidate must be able to work weekends as appropriate
• Must be self-motivated
• Must have proven leadership skills
• Ability to respond to emergencies off-hours

Working Conditions

• Distribution center and greenhouses requiring the ability to sit, stand and walk as needed to interact with employee and managers
• Office with weekly outside and inside greenhouse walking required.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401k with 4% company match!
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Option to enroll in LegalEase
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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