Manager of Greenhouse Operations at Help Foundation Inc – Euclid, Ohio

About HELP Foundation:

HELP is our passion! For more than 50 years, HELP Foundation has served people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide residential, employment, transportation and day support services for adults and summer enrichment opportunities for children.

What HELP offers our Manager of Greenhouse Operations:

• Opportunity to earn anywhere from $18.00 to $25.00 per hour
• A wide offering of healthcare and voluntary benefits offered as soon as the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) with an additional 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan offering with an immediate fully vested matching program after completion of 6 months of service
• Referral bonuses paid after the referred employee completes 90 days of service
• OnDemand Pay options rather than having to wait for pay day

Position Summary: Responsible for providing operational management over HELP Harvest Greenhouse, which is a 3,000 square foot hydroponic system. Oversees day to day preventative maintenance of greenhouse, including oversight of computer system, hydroponic system, supply ordering, inventory control, as well as creating and facilitating a hands-on curriculum for the vocational habilitation program.

Essential Job Functions

Greenhouse Operations

• Lead the teams that execute daily activities for controlled environment operations including space allocation, sowing, transplanting, pruning, environmental control, fertigation and irrigation;
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders/partners to understand their needs and deliver on strategic goals and activities;
• Optimize workflows and facilitate technology adoption by assessing and communicating resource needs for controlled environment production activities;
• Provide resourcing information and support to operational and capital budget planning; effectively communicate opportunities and improvements to stakeholders and management;
• Measure, track and trend Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to drive decision that remove bottlenecks and increase efficiencies;
• Be responsible for implementation of unique and innovative technology solutions designed to improve research methods and operational success;
• Drive adoption within the team of new tools and methodologies to improve overall plant cultivation;
• Responsible for all required and necessary employee training and comprehension for safety, regulatory and agency policies for HELP Harvest Greenhouse;
• Create a culture of safety, quality, and compliance;
• Create a culture of trust with team to ask questions, bring forth new ideas and take ownership of processes and procedures;

Administration

• Acts as an ambassador for the agency and plays a major role in the advocacy for people with disabilities by maintaining an active involvement in the DODD and OOD communities.
• Oversees the allocation and control of resources and programs.
• Ensures all forms are updated and accurate records are maintained to be in compliance with licensing agency(ies) regulations, funding and reimbursement requirements.
• Communicates and collaborates with supervisors and managers, as appropriate, related to services and operations.
• Oversees and maintains a variety of records, logs, and reports to ensure meeting thresholds for program enrollment.
• Responsible for the processes to ensure the confidentiality, security, and integrity of data and that the information is maintained and protected against loss, destruction, tampering and unauthorized destruction or use.
• Responsible for the assignment and delegation of tasks and projects.
• Provides Quality Assurance oversight, including development of systems to accurately monitor program compliance, crisis management (MUI/UIR) of all services, measures the impact of programs and learning activities on individuals.

Financial

• Assists with development, oversight, and adherence of the annual budget and works within its parameters set forth by the Finance department.
• Oversees and tracks all department receipts and cost documentation within established financial software provided to ensure accuracy. (i.e., gas receipts, maintenance, and repair expenses)
• Responsible for the proper use of the payroll system. Accountable for accuracy of employee time and data input.
• Accountable for the accurate and timely submission of financial data to the finance department. Submits expense reports on a timely basis. Submits accurate records of billable services for billing purposes.

Customer Service

• Recognizes the unique needs and expectations of all staff and individuals served.
• Interacts with peers, colleagues, community partners and all other stakeholders with the understanding that service is our reason for existence.
• Displays a positive attitude. Responds positively to changes and demonstrates the ability to be flexible in their work environment.
• Ability and willingness to work with co-workers, community partners, stakeholders, supervision and other personnel and management.
• Complies with the requirements of checking emails and voice mails regularly.

Performs all other duties determined by agency leadership to be relevant to position responsibilities, including provision of direct care.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and minimum ten (10) years’ experience working greenhouse creation and sustainability, including experience with hydroponic systems, supply ordering, and inventory control with a minimum of five (5) of the 10 years in a management capacity; or
• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience working greenhouse creation and sustainability, including experience with hydroponic systems, supply ordering, and inventory control and an additional three (3) years’ management experience
• Experience with curriculum development and teaching/facilitating classes
• Experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with less than 6 points, current auto liability insurance, and be willing to drive agency and/or personal vehicle to travel between all counties served; transport individuals served as needed.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office as well as other programs and electronic devices, such as computers, iPads, smart phones.
• Successfully pass a background screening process that includes a BCI and FBI criminal history check
• Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to carry an agency phone and be on call

American’s with Disabilities Specifications

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is will likely be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.