Nursery Manager
6 days ago
Fort Lauderdale
Job Description Independent nursery/grower seeks dynamic and organized individual. The position is training with our existing management to be a direct supervisor of a crew of 5-10 employees. Must be able to do physical work (lifting 50+ pounds, standing, bending and walking for long periods of time), prioritize and assign tasks, and solve problems quickly and effectively in a fast paced environment. Fluency in Spanish is helpful. The ideal candidate should be passionate about growing plants, have excellent people and management skills, and have a greenhouse or nursery background in produce, flowers or ornamental plants. We have a great team and we would love to hear from qualified candidates. Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -Coordinate plant production and maintenance needs -Monitor water, fertilizer, and weed control needs of assigned nursery or section -Work directly with management and sales team to meet necessary production/sale schedules -Drive and operate all production related equipment. -Supervise a crew of employees to fulfill the necessary daily tasks related to crop production -Train, assist, and evaluate employees that report to you -Maintain accurate inventory for assigned nursery or section. -Record and report daily production numbers and goals. -Participate and oversee order fulfillment processes including: order pulling, obtaining necessary paperwork, grading, order checking, and tagging. All while following required protocols -Manage and prioritize the daily and weekly tasks for yourself and your crew -Maintain and enforce training policies for employees that report to you Experience Qualifications: All of the following are preferred (A minimum of one is required) 1. Degree or certificate of completion in Agriculture/Plant science or related field of study from a college or vocational school, 2. Prior work experience in the Horticulture field for at least 6 months., 3. Prior supervisory experience of at least 6 months Requirements and Expectations: -Demonstrates from previous work experience clear communications skills, ability to multi-task, self-motivation, professionalism, organization, problem-solving skills, ability to lead by example, ability to work well with a team of diverse skill levels -Meet, at minimum, the following general labor requirements: perform repetitive and physical tasks, bending for extended periods, lifting and carrying multiple potted plants of various sizes, & working in all weather conditions. -Able to read, write, and speak in English and bilingual in Spanish or ability to learn and comprehend basic Spanish within the first year of employment -Required to work any extra hours, weekends, and/or holidays to complete essential tasks -Maintain and enforce training policies for employees that report to you -Learn and stay up to date on the crops we grow -Be proactive about potential issues involving equipment, crops, and personnel before it becomes a costly issue -Keep up with industry changes in areas such as education, technology, and new product lines