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Career Opportunities with DCA Outdoor Inc A great place to work. Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Lead Our Tree Production Operations — Expand Capacity, Grow Excellence Do you have a proven track record in managing large-scale horticultural operations with a passion for driving operational excellence and nurturing growth? We are seeking a motivated, hands-on, and strategic Production Manager to join our team in Banks, Oregon. In this vital role, you will influence the future of tree production, leading a talented team, optimizing resources, and expanding our product offerings through innovative growing practices. This is more than just a leadership position — it’s an opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to increasing production efficiency, improving crop quality, and delivering exceptional products to our customers. Your expertise will help us grow not only our trees but our entire product line and production capabilities, ensuring we meet and exceed our ambitious goals. If you’re eager to shape the future of the green industry and thrive in a mission-focused environment, we want to hear from you. Join us in producing the very best—sustainably, efficiently, and with heart. Be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and making a positive impact. Your leadership can help us grow our products, expand our production capacity, and serve our customers with high-quality, sustainable goods that stand out in the industry. About Us: Schwope Brothers West Coast grows over 700 acres of bareroot trees and packaged trees in Banks, OR. We specialize in conifer, shade, ornamental, and fruit trees. This is a fast-paced, innovative organization that is revolutionizing the way trees are grown for increased performance and aesthetic appeal. Schwope Brothers West Coast is part of the DCA Outdoor family of brands, which is a vertically integrated organization focused on streamlining the production and distribution of landscape products nationwide. The production manager is responsible for executing the production plan through directing the lead production staff to deliver crops efficiently and to the highest quality. By leading the leaders of multiple areas, they are expected to manage their resources, equipment, facilities and inventory effectively. This is a full-time role working at Schwope Brothers Tree Farms West Coast in Banks, Oregon Salary Range: $85,000-$110,0000 Key Responsibilities: LMA: Lead, manage, and hold accountable the farm’s team to ensure the successful execution of operational plans and goals, with a strong focus on achieving the highest possible quality and yield of the crop. Create clarity for the team regarding seasonal production goals, ensuring they are aligned with achieving the highest possible quality and yield, and re-allocate resources as necessary to ensure successful attainment of these goals. P&L/COGS Management: Responsible for managing the financial performance of the production farm, including controlling costs of goods sold (COGS) to optimize profitability. This involves monitoring budgets, analyzing expenses, and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce waste while contributing to overall quality and yield. Inventory Management: Oversees the tracking, control, and optimization of all plant and supply inventory to ensure accuracy, efficiency, quality, and plant health throughout the production process. This includes accurate record-keeping, managing stock levels to meet demand, and minimizing losses due to spoilage, obsolescence, or poor plant health, which directly impacts the quality and yield of the final product. Resource Management: Manages the allocation and utilization of all resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, to ensure efficient and effective production and enable the team to consistently achieve the highest possible quality and yield. This involves scheduling, maintenance planning, and optimizing resource deployment to meet production targets. Special Projects, Removing Barriers: Leads and executes specific initiatives or projects aimed at improving operations, efficiency, or addressing unique challenges to further enhance quality and yield. This also involves identifying and removing obstacles that hinder the team's ability to perform effectively. Participate in weekly production meetings to review operational plans, production targets, and team performance. Communicate clear seasonal production goals, timelines, and progress, using the production plan as the primary framework for setting priorities and making adjustments Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one performance check-ins with direct reports, aligning individual performance with the overall production plan and addressing performance issues Partner and collaborate effectively with internal departments (e.g., Sales, Logistics, Finance other Production Managers) and external stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, customers) to ensure seamless operations and support the achievement of production goals Manage site financial performance by tracking key financial metrics, reporting on performance against budget monthly, and making necessary purchasing decisions and budget adjustments to support the execution of the production plan Participate in budget planning sessions, providing accurate projections for production costs and resource needs based on the anticipated production plan Oversee and maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records in the designated system, ensuring the necessary data is available for effective production planning and resource allocation. Prioritize and lead accuracy in production inventory and crop grading Monitor plant health through regular checks and adjust production practices and resource allocation based on assessments to ensure the production plan remains achievable Effectively manage the allocation and utilization of resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, by coordinating workflow, tracking productivity, monitoring and managing the efficient use of key resources like water and fertilizer, tracking consumption against targets, and re-allocating resources as necessary to achieve seasonal production goals Utilize the work order system to identify and proactively manage work on the farm, ensuring tasks are aligned with and support the overall production plan Manage H2A Visa Program compliance by proactively determining labor needs for the following year based on the production plan, ensuring accurate communication to facilitate timely arrival of the workforce, and overseeing their smooth transition, integration into farm operations, and adherence to all program regulations and requirements Perform physical tasks and provide hands-on support as needed to ensure operational efficiency and meet production demands, demonstrating a willingness to contribute directly to farm activities Maintain operational integrity across all systems and software, actively troubleshooting and implementing solutions to minimize downtime, even when facing complex or non-obvious challenges Other Duties and Responsibilities: Promote and maintain a safe work environment while following directions from the safety committee Promote and foster Company’s core values Other job duties as assigned Competencies for Success: Job & Technical Expertise : Demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical or functional area. Results Orientation: Focus on the desired result of individual or teamwork, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them. Develops Self & Others: Has desire and drive to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform job more effectively. Leads by example, with a commitment to supporting and actively contributing to the development of self and others. Strategic Thinking & Vision: Anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies. Minimum Qualifications: Required: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in tree production, demonstrating a strong understanding of horticultural practices, plant health, and inventory management Required: Minimum of 3-5 years of successful leadership and team management experience, with a proven ability to manage and hold teams accountable for operational goals Preferred: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field Preferred: Possession of a valid Pesticide Applicator's License We honor our core values and expect our employees to as well. They are work hard, take pride in your work, be optimistic and respectful, show commitment, and continually grow. We invite individuals who think like we do and will position us for major organizational growth to apply today. Join us in revolutionizing the green industry! 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