Assistant Production Manager

 “A florist exists to help people make important emotional statements, frequently on very short notice.  We consider it a privilege to be trusted with that responsibility.”  – Ken Royer  

We are looking for an Assistant Production Manager for our Central Design department... 

Previous floral design experience is not necessary!  Our experts will help you learn the business, and the craft, from the ground up by combining on-the-job assignments, as well as in-depth training, to help you learn day-to-day store operations AND floral design. Successful candidates enjoy a fast-paced & creative environment, have strong people skills, thrive on challenges, are motivated to manage a business, and are team players.  

Professional-personal balance is important to us, so our stores are open during non-floral holiday times from Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (rotating Saturdays are required). We offer a schedule of 36-40+ hours a week (NOTE: more hours/days are needed during floral holidays and other busy times, including occasional Sundays throughout the year). 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to design according to defined specifications.
• Three years related experience or education preferred.
• Good mathematical and critical thinking skills are required.
• Computer skills are a must.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to use personal transportation is preferred.
• Able to handle confidential materials and detailed reports.
• Able to make decisions and communicate those decisions effectively.
• Able to organize and supervise department activities while effectively motivating employees.
• Able to organize and supervise personnel of varied skill levels to effectively reach production goals.
• Able to coordinate departmental operations with those of other departments.
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily and holiday operations of the department, in conjunction with the manager, to include
• Supervision of holiday and non-holiday production teams
• Staff, organize, instruct and supervise department as needs arise
• Oversee the ordering, stocking, inventory & efficient use of standard production materials such as containers, design supplies, flowers and greens
• Management of direct ship department including scheduling, production of arrangements/bouquets, ordering, quality control, and shipping.
• Ensure product needed by retail locations is coordinated and filled according to departmental guidelines and deadlines
• Direct other activities (ex: production of random arrangements) that are not planned in detail
• Supervise personnel assigned to fill orders placed by retail stores
• Ensure inventory boards are current
• Handle complaints or comments from store/department managers
• Supervise and motivate production teams to reach defined production goals
• Ensure fresh product received adequately reflects requisitions and is of good quality
• Determine correct product mix according to arrangement worksheet and product availability.
• Identify problems with production plans or approaches
• Quality control for materials produced by team and department
• Oversee housekeeping needs.
• Oversee unpacking & distribution of giftware items
• Supervise printing of price and identifying tags
• Monitor/assist in setting production goals and meeting quality standards
• Manage personnel matters (ex: scheduling, absenteeism, vacation, paperwork completion, employee appraisals, etc.)
• Use ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central) for sales order entry, inventory, planning, purchasing, and invoicing Central Design produced materials.
• Develop and update training information for Central Design operations, and provide individual training to employees in the areas of production management
• basic floral design
• quality standards
• sales orders and invoicing Central Design produced materials
• Manage creation of silk/artificial flower arrangements to include:
• Design/create silk arrangements using on-hand stock
• Inventory management of silk stems and stick-ins
• Assist with physical inventory functions.
• Help provide monthly reports concerning inventory levels and production amounts to Administration.
• Provide information/verbal presentation and related reports at monthly manager’s meetings, as requested.
• Assist with the department’s safety committee and monitor employee compliance with safety standards.
• Travel to retail locations to work in sales/design/processing immediately prior to major floral holidays when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

We do pre-employment drug testing