Peoria Gardens, Inc.

Quality Garden Plants for the Wholesale Trade

Job Opportunity #1:

Perennial Production Leader (Value Stream Leader)

We are looking for a high energy perennial production leader! You will lead a team in continuous improvement of our perennial program, from start to finish.

Some of your duties will be:

  • Commit to and model the Peoria Gardens culture, including respect, teamwork and accountability.
  • Support the implementation of Lean principles to ensure visual management, standard work, 5S, flow and linkage of the overall value stream.
  • Develop the yearly production plan and growing space plan for the perennial value stream.
  • Make global adjustments to the crop schedule, with input from grower and sales.
  • Order and maintain appropriate inventory levels of green goods and hard goods.
  • Make and communicate weekly adjustments to planned finished crop quantities.
  • Support seasonal staffing needs for value stream, with input from team leaders.
  • Actively participate with quarterly sales team meeting to evaluate customer needs and maximize customer value.
  • Provide thorough one-on-one guidance to team leaders to ensure effective, efficient, and customer-oriented operation of all processes.
  • Develop and continuously improve standard work for all processes.
  • Ensure a safe work environment for all employees and housekeeping on all areas.
  • Coach and develop team members on a day-to-day basis.
  • Support other value streams as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

5+ years of experience within the horticultural industry

Essential Skills

Strong leadership skills.

Positive attitude.

Benefits

Pension, health/dental, vacation and paid parental leave. Salary based on experience.

Please send cover letter and resume to Ben Verhoeven (benv@peoriagardens.com)

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Job Opportunity #2:

HIRING for Seasonal positions: Transplanting & Shipping. You will be working alongside with friendly & energetic people. For more info, please see our Craigslist ad

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