General Manager (Station Manager) Trainee

Company: Bonnie Plants, Inc.
Location: Auburn
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

The General/Station Manager Trainee Program will provide trainees with the tools and "on the job" training they need to be considered for a full-time General Manager role. Key learning aspects of the role:--Production Management and Planning, Personnel Management, Sales Development and Support, Safety and Compliance, and Operations Administration. Essential Functions* During the training program - the Trainee will be trained on and responsible for the following:* Recruit, hire and supervise station associates - production/greenhouse labor, sales team and office support.* Supervise all facets of the plant growing process.* Manage all aspects of facility maintenance such as preventative maintenance, cleaning and landscaping.* Maintain adequate inventory of supplies.* Monitor and control facility expenses.* Submit all reports and log all transfers by deadlines.* Comply to all laws, rules, regulations, and requirements and monitor employees for compliance.* Complete all aspects of product management to include completing growing schedules, recording product availability, and entering supply orders.* Perform year ending inventory procedures.* Ensure protection of all company confidential information.QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience* 4-year degree in Business or Horticulture preferred, but not mandatory* 4+ Years of Business Experience - ideally focused on one or more of the following:* Sales, General Management, or Greenhouse OperationsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities* Knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines of various federal or state Department of Agricultures.* Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.* Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.* Ability to take and follow directions and ability to work with little to no supervision.* Competencies including bias for action, strong interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, creative problem solving, strong organizational skills and financial acumen.Work EnvironmentBoth indoor and outside work environments.--Frequently exposed too extreme cold and hot temperatures, wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.Relocation is necessary--- candidate must be willing to relocate anywhere in the country.Career Path of a Trainee--- Ideally a candidate who successfully completes the Training Program - will be promoted to a Station Manager role at a Bonnie Growing Station.

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