General Manager - Dearing Operations

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Develop and implement short-term and long-term strategies for Dearing Operations in alignment with the company’s vision and goals as a member of the leadership team. 

• Lead, manage and hold accountable all managers in MNI DO departments including Production, Shipping, Quality, Inventory, Maintenance & Facilities and Tag & Label departments and motivate the workforce to maximize productivity, flexibility, and cross-training.  

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• Create a positive and challenging environment which is conducive to high performance and teamwork and a great place to work until the job is done right. 

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• Set and monitor budgets, production targets, and quality standards for the operations, and ensuring optimal use of resources and inputs.  

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• Serve, recruit, train, and evaluate the performance of the department managers, and provide them with feedback and guidance. 

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• Own an incident-free environment by emphasizing safety daily, leading by example, caring for and involving team members, promoting a safety culture, achieving excellent housekeeping and workplace organization, executing clear safety policies and leading training.  

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• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, company policies, procedures, and quality standards and conduct regular inspections and audits of the operations. 

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• Research and implement new and innovative methods and technologies to improve the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the operations.

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• Maintain positive and professional relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders, and represent the company in the horticultural industry and community.  

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• Fully understand McCorkle Quality Policy and objectives.