Department Head

Bailey Nurseries, Inc• Yamhill, OR, US, OR

8h•$84,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Department Head – Shop at the Yamhill location provides hands-on leadership for Bailey’s equipment operations. The role oversees mechanics and fabricators and helps ensure shop operations are efficient, safe, and high quality. The Department Head schedules repairs, manages parts and vendor relationships, mentors employees, and supports continuous improvement and alignment of shop workload with seasonal needs. The position reports to the Shop Manager and is classified as exempt. Compensation is $84,000–$95,000.

Requirements

Strong mechanical background in agricultural or automotive equipment; agricultural equipment experience is preferred.
Experience supervising a small team of technicians or shop staff.
Demonstrated leadership through integrity, accountability, and respect.
Proficiency with basic computer tools, including email, Word, and Excel, for scheduling, inventory tracking, and communication.
Comfort with hands-on work, delegation, and developing processes for efficiency.
Ability to use Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, for communication, scheduling, and team coordination.
Experience using digital tools to track expenses, monitor budgets, and support cost-effective decision-making.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Agricultural equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Lead daily shop operations, including opening the shop, facilitating team stretch and kickoff meetings, setting priorities, and delegating tasks.
Participate in repair and fabrication work while ensuring safety, quality, and timeliness.
Foster collaboration between mechanics and fabricators to solve problems.
Mentor and coach employees, support skill development, and build future leadership within the shop.
Communicate with the West Coast Shops Manager and other shop leads to support alignment and performance.
Track attendance and performance, participate in progressive discipline, and support employee accountability in collaboration with HR.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop environment.
Manage parts inventory, oversee ordering of day-to-day supplies, and maintain vendor relationships.
Align repair and maintenance schedules with seasonal workload.
Support continuous improvement in cleanliness, workflow, and lean practices.
Contribute to new equipment projects, custom builds, and modifications with the manager and team.
Monitor and track shop budgets and expenses, and assist with annual budget planning and recommendations.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend merit increases or disciplinary actions when appropriate.