Print Production Manager jobs in Madison, WI

Responsibilities: Oversees and coordinates all aspects of the growing of quality annuals, perennials as ‘finished’ plants. This position supports and supervises three primary production areas including plant propagation, production logistics, and growing. Tasks include the following:

Propagation

• Coordinate the timely seeding propagation of plant material according to the production plan and grower.
• Evaluate germination and plant mortality for appropriate feedback and improvement.

Production logistics

• Coordinate the timely transplant of plant materials from plug material into final products, per the growing schedule.
• Coordinate and plan the availability of soil, pots and trays, and spaces for production.
• Coordinate the management of the crop from transplant to order picking, including watering, trimming, spacing, and other crop-specific tasks with grower.
• Coordinate the picking of the plants for retail, wholesale, and fundraiser orders to ensure timely delivery of plants to the appropriate customers.
• Ensure vegetative material and seeds are received and cared for appropriately until planted.
• Coordinate the unloading of trucks and materials from carts onto tables.

Growing

• Coordinate with the grower for timely applications of plant growth products, fertilizers, and pest management tools, (biological, preventive, chemical, mechanical and other options) and other plant specific needs.
• Coordinate with the grower on the evaluation of new products, new plant materials, and modified crop management techniques for improved plant production.
• Assist grower as needed on appropriate documentation of pesticide use, REIs, signage, MSDS sheets, etc.
• Coordinate appropriate training of safety protocols for new employees in working with pesticides.
• Act as back up to grower for necessary plant care

And More

• Feedback. Ensure regular and open feedback of production and personnel needs with appropriate staff for continued improvement.
• Training and supervision. Ensure the appropriate onboarding and training of new employees in production, including safe practices and use of tools, effective and efficient production goals, etc.
• Efficient use of labor/space
• Strong production organizational skills
• Understanding crops and their ‘flow’ through the system to avoid unnecessary handling.
• Set the pace for the production staff when handling/moving/shipping product.
• Assist with coordinating and training labor.
• Follow through with supervision of labor.
• Manage basic maintenance needs of production and greenhouse.
• Equipment – coordinate technical work and maintenance service as needed.
• Update plant layout map, provide updates to GM, RM
• Complete employee schedule for production staff          

Attributes:

• Team Player
• Positive attitude essential
• Support other team members
• Communication with supervisors and other departments essential.
  
  

Requirements:

Production Team Member should have the following skills, education and experience:

• 18
• Be able to lift 30lbs
• Running large equipment (or willing to learn)
• Fast learner
• Basic customer service experience
• Comfortable on ladders and with heights ideal

Fitchburg Farm's mission: To provide a fun , yet educational shopping experience. We will provide world class products and experiences to our valued customers, and our local community. We will do so while continuing to focus on our environmental impact, and community contributions.

Compensation:

Hourly pay, plus: Retirement benefits, Flexible Schedule, Employee Discount, Paid Time Off for Full Time Staff

SEASONAL (Full Time or Part Time like hours)