Range Manager

Come lead our awesome team in beautiful Pella, IA!

Dan & Jerry's Greenhouses is a family owned, wholesale producer of annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables since the 70’s. We partner with our retailers to support their garden centers throughout the Midwest, Northeast and South-Central United States. We currently operate growing ranges in five states and are the 12 th largest greenhouse grower in the U.S.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Range Manager is responsible for the overall performance and operating results for a designated growing range (i.e., South Dakota, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri or Minnesota). The Range Manager always keeps Dan and Jerry’s business interests in mind and makes decisions aligned to the company’s strategic and financial operating plans.

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.
• Responsible for team of 30+ employees.
• Collaboratively with CEO and management team, prepare an annual strategic plan ensuring alignment with overall company growth and financial objectives.
• Lead and manage your team, providing clarity in goals & expectations that produce quality results.
• Lead by example, whereas a culture of safety and operational excellence is visibly and measurably evident.
• Be intentional with employee training to drive improved operational efficiencies and range profitability.
• Drive strategic improvements that are aligned with company vision and financial objectives.
• Consistently deliver measurable results on strategic goals to enable top and bottom-line company growth.
• Evaluate performance of personnel in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure that all work performed is of a manner and quality consistent with the policies of the company.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the CEO.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• BS/BA degree in an agricultural related field, or minimum 4 years greenhouse leadership experience.
• Experience working in a production greenhouse environment of 10 acres or more.
• Pesticide application experience required; certification is desirable.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency using the Microsoft Suite of software products.
• Must be able to work with other Company Managers and Range Managers in unison to meet schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to make positive impact decisions, prioritize and meet or exceed deadlines.
• Demonstrated ownership for decisions and actions; facilitates accountability.
• Ability to effectively work autonomously, while always keeping the CEO informed of critical data.
• Fanatical about details and follow through.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong personal presence with excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Practical, pragmatic, hardworking and committed.
• Passionate, driven, with high personal integrity.
• Critical thinker and over-the-top responsive to both internal and external business partner needs.
• Motivated by providing service to others, delighting internal and external partners.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, flexible with work hours, and willing to be available when necessary.
• Does what it takes to get the job done.
  
  

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience may provide necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

Mission

It is our Mission to provide the finest quality product and services to our customers in the most 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform occasional to continuous repetitive motion while walking, standing, sitting, distinguishing colors, lifting, and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment / Travel

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Business is seasonal, and environments can at times be dusty, warm, and humid.

Periodic travel (air and driving) is required for this position. Valid driver’s license required.