At Smith Gardens, our business is growing: Growing annuals and perennials, growing our relationships with partners, growing our love of gardening, and growing our team’s passion and expertise in horticulture—all for the benefit of the consumers who love to garden.

Whether we are out in the greenhouses or working in the office, our Smith Gardens team is dedicated to delivering the healthiest plants on the market for the biggest impact on our partners’ shelves and in our customers’ gardens.

One of our Core Values is People: “We value and respect all people. We are focused on developing teams and growing the potential of individuals.” We encourage personal growth and continued education so that each member of our Smith Gardens family succeeds. We take as much care cultivating the ecosystem of our offices as we do our gardens. Achieving the quality we strive for in our products and culture is truly a team effort, and every role is vital.

Nurturing growth, collaboration and community is in our nature. Put down roots at any of our five locations and unearth your full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join our Riverbend team. The Site Manager is responsible for the development of the leaders and processes at the Riverbend Facility. Accountable for site strategy, best practices, P&L, and CI Initiatives. Success is measured through development and retention of the team, and improvement in operations and efficiency. Primary production lines are premium annuals, hanging baskets, ground cover and perennials. Reports include managers of HR, Production, Shipping, Maintenance, and the Head Grower.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leadership of Site Management team and activities.
• Support continuous improvement culture and best practice development.
• Collaboration of strategic direction with department directors and Senior Director of Operations.
• Anticipate fluctuating sales and production demands on Inventory levels.
• Create and monitor budgets and financials for site operations.
• Coordinate with site and home office planning teams to create more efficient space planning.
• Develop and train staff through coaching and performance management.
• Promote a safe work environment, upholding company safety policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to build strong relationships, promoting teamwork and leverage diverse skills for collective success.
• Committed to personal and professional growth, encouraging learning in others, and adapting to industry changes.
• Develop vision and engage site teams in attaining goals.
• Align site values, purpose and culture with company objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Greenhouse growing and plant production knowledge.
• Industry knowledge (evolving products, services, etc.).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years of progressive industry experience, 5 years managerial level preferred.
• Degree in Horticulture, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in budgeting and cost analysis/control.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:

• Seasonally busy during April/May.
• Office environment 60%.
• Greenhouse environment40%.

BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) with employer contributions
• 401K retirement plan options with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off- Full-time employees accrue immediately!
• Annual Profit share
• Generous Employee Flower/Plant Discount Program
• Development opportunities
• Paid Time off for volunteering and community service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program
• Fun employee events throughout the year

The above is intended to describe the general content of and qualifications for the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the functions, duties, or qualifications.

To learn more about our company & view a more detailed job description, visit our website at smithgardens.com/careers.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Smith Gardens provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.