Manager of Native Plant and Product Production at Prairie Restorations Inc in Princeton, Minnesota

Job Description:

Position: Manager of Native Plant and ProductProduction
Department: Products
Reports To: President/CEO
Classification: Exempt
Direct Reports: Plant Production Managers, Farm Managers, Seed Mixing and Shipping Managers
The mission at Prairie Restorations, Inc. (PRI) is, To produce and provide the most ecologically appropriate plants, products and services possible to restore and manage native plant communities. In accordance with Prairie Restorations, philosophy, all team members work together sharing a common goal of a successful, profitable, and innovative company. All team members are to be role models of our Core Values.
Our Core Values
Growing together with positive perseverance
Passion to do right by nature.
Integrity and respect for all.

This job description identifies areas of accountability. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties. These are primary responsibilities.
Position Summary
The main role is to be responsible for the strategic planning and oversight of production, providing the most ecologically appropriate seeds, plants, trees and shrubs available in our industry. The Manager of Native Plant and Product Production must follow all ethical, legal and safety guidelines established by Prairie Restorations Company's Policy and Procedure manuals. The Manager of Products is selected by and reports directly to the President.
Primary Responsibilities
To oversee the production and inventory of all PRI products.To produce reports, budgets, and metrics for evaluating success and outcomes of the products department as requested by the President.To be responsible for land rental agreements and any licenses or certificates the products department may need to operate.To determine and evaluate production costs.To become competent with Zoho functions.To envision and plan growth and efficient operations of all native plant production facilities, equipment, and procedures.Driver responsibilities, including transport of equipment. This will require maintaining a MN DOT permit.To develop and implement systems for the production and delivery of all PRI products.To oversee the native plant production facilities and equipment, scheduling maintenance and repair for the products division as needed.To maintain a positive workplace attitude and contribute to positive service team attitude.To be a key member of the Business Management Team.
Work Environment
This position regularly operates both in a professional office environment and field and production locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, and production tools.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role however some field visits are required. This would require the ability to sit for extended periods of time, walk on uneven surfaces, lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Confidentiality
The nature of the position allows access to confidential financial, business development, marketing, and sales information besides personal and confidential information regarding the owners and employees. Company policy requires that all information of this type be regarded as Confidential and not for communication, discussion, or other distribution to any unauthorized person. The dissemination of any of this information to any persons other than those authorized or approved by the President shall be considered as grounds for immediate termination and considered as a violation of the Companys right to privacy.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to prihr@prairieresto.com , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.