The MDC Assistant Manager is responsible for the overall operations and production of the facility in the Managers absence. The Assistant Manager will oversee all functions such as purchasing, hiring, product planning, correct order fulfillment, production forecasting and delivery logistics. The Assistant Manager will ensure that the facility maintains a high level of quality while still maintaining the company standards for both Labor and Cost of goods. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for continual process improvements and will prepare high level reports and analysis for the MDC Manager to review on a weekly and monthly basis. The Assistant Manager should have the ability to run a facility that meets company standards while still problem solving and making the necessary changes to make sure the facility meets both the CSI metrics and P&L Budget. The Assistant Manager will maintain a safe working environment for all staff and will oversee training and development when necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Company standards and Metric compliance.
• Purchasing of all Fresh/Hardgoods for the MDC Location.
• Assist with Planning and Forecasting for both every day and Holidays.
• Production management to make sure that all Designers and Drivers are performing to company's expectations.
• Weekly and Monthly Reports completed and sent to MDC Manager
• Dispatching of the Drivers when necessary to make sure the orders are delivered within the given time frame.

Bi-lingual ability and floral/florist experience are a plus but not a necessity. Should have good Math skills and able to receive and give directions to get the job completed.

The Assistant Manager must possess strong communication, written skills and proficient in MS Office programs such as Excel and Word. The candidate should have a good knowledge with delivery logistics and last mile delivery scenarios. The ability to create reports to show facility metrics and analyze data for process improvements and control. Candidate must have a High School Diploma or Associates degree and must be able to work a flexible schedule including all major holidays and peak seasons.

Candidate should possess a minimum of 4-6 years of production/warehouse experience. Person must be flexible with schedule and able to travel if needed.

Candidate must me agile and able to work in our fast paced, ever changing environment. Must have the ability to work in a hot and cold environment for extended hours. Able to lift up to 50lbs and work on one's feet for an extended period of time. The Candidate must always wear closed toe footwear and able to fill the duties of all personnel when needed. The Assistant Manager is required to do an accurate Inventory count monthly. The Assistant Manager is required to assist with ordering flowers, hardgoods and maintaining purchase percentages within company standards. The Assistant Manager is also responsible for overseeing the Fruit Kitchen to make sure the everyone follows FDA standards.