Company: LiveTrends Design Group 

Position: Production Manager 

Reports to: General Manager 

Location:  Umatilla

FLSA / Employment Type:  Salaried Exempt / Full-Time

About LiveTrends Design Group

LiveTrends Design Group is a recognized leader in the global home décor industry, bringing inspiration, creativity, and joy to more than 13 million homes each year. By blending the timeless beauty of Nature with the power of Art, we create distinctive products and experiences that are redefining the home décor landscape across North America and Europe.

Driven by innovation, exceptional design, and a passion for excellence, our brands: LiveTrends, Urban Jungle, and BeYou…are trusted by many of the world's leading retailers, including Lowe's, Target, Costco, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Publix, and more.

Just as importantly, we've built a workplace culture as remarkable as the products we create. LiveTrends was recently recognized as a Top Workplace and earned additional Top Workplace Culture Excellence Awards for Leadership, Purpose & Values, Innovation, Employee Appreciation, and Professional Development...an achievement that reflects our commitment to developing great people, fostering creativity, and building an environment where employees can thrive. At LiveTrends, we're not just creating products for homes...we're creating opportunities for talented people to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Greenhouse Production Manager: Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Greenhouse Production Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of three of our greenhouses / growing facilities. The position will require an individual with extensive plant production skills and a desire to produce only the best quality products for our diverse customer base. The position will be the leader and decision maker for all things related to this greenhouse facility. This individual will be the manager and mentor to the greenhouse staff.

 Benefits:

• Competitive pay structure
• Matching 401k
• Medical insurance and additional health benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Onsite gym
• Sabbatical Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyer Program

Local Candidates Only 

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Oversee production of horticultural plants and crops.  
• Experienced with Greenhouse Facilities, structures, and systems preferred. 
• Oversees the master production plan which ensures greenhouses are at optimal capacity levels.
• Manage production crew and related materials and personnel.
• Ensures all products exceed quality control standards.
• Manages supplier relationships and monitors all costs.
• Supervise plant propagation, harvesting, and post-harvest management.
• Conducts regular meetings with quality control, production, and sales management to exchange information and follow up on progress and accountability.
• Leads team safety initiatives.
• Prepares weekly summary of tasks completed and goals.
• Strong knowledge of plant production, control of disease and pests. 
• Utilize basic Microsoft suite software. 
• Responsible for all record keeping within the greenhouses including but not limited to, plan and harvest data, water quality data, packaging, and shipping information.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Previous production and propagation management experience in the Indoor Houseplant Industry
• Degree in Horticulture (or similar) or commensurate experience
• Strong knowledge of plant production, control of disease and pests, and knowledgeable in the use of PGRs
• Solid skills in MS Office, specifically with Excel
• Ability to organize and analyze data
• Have the desire to question and improve processes
• Ability to work hard and under the pressure of deadlines
• Desire for growth in a fast-paced organization
• Ability to pay attention to the smallest details.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb or balance as needed.
• Availability to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary.

LiveTrends is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors, or any other protected categories protected by federal, state, or local laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

LiveTrends does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other vendor services. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of LiveTrends and no fee will be paid in the event of a hire.