Rocky Creek Nursery is seeking an experienced Grower/Operations Manager. This position will be responsible for hands on management of the tree growing operation, including: production, irrigation management, pest control, equipment maintenance, inventory, sales, managing 6-10 direct reports and managing maintenance and upkeep of all facilities.

Work flow requires high attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Qualities of leadership, teamwork, strong communication, budget management, scheduling, planning and organization skills are expected. The candidate should possess strong customer service skills. Some experience in sales is preferred.

Qualified candidates must be process driven, self-motivated and possess strong management, organizational and communication skills. Candidates must be capable of working within broad parameters with minimal supervision, well organized with the ability to multi-task.

Manager will be responsible for supervision and direction of all horticultural functions related to inventory for the nursery, including: planting, pruning, fertilization, irrigation, disease and pest control and monitoring of general plant health.

This position will report to the President. Salary Compensation is dependent upon experience.

Job Requirements:

Minimum 5 years experience in tree farm management

Degree in Horticulture or related field preferred

Knowledge of tree species/varieties

Experience in operating heavy equipment for maintaining fields and handling large trees and shrubs

Irrigation maintenance experience

Pest control license required or ability to obtain license

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Some Saturday and evening hours as required

Resumes should be sent to debbie@rcnursery.net

Monrovia Growers is seeking a Canning Coach for their Georgia location. The Canning Coach accomplishes business results of the team as a working member of the department.  Supervises, coordinates, and provides the necessary guidance, resources of craftsmen engaged in the timely and efficient canning of quality plants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Business Results

1. Executes companies’ strategic plans.

2. Applies and maintains Monrovia Nursery Quality (MNQ) principles.

3. Operates team within headcount and financial plan.

4. Plans out canning activities (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly) using production scheduling system.

5. Seeks out and coordinates “Opportunity Canning” with the production team.

6. Coordinates and communicates canning activities with on-site teams (propagation, assembly, plant health, canning mechanics and area growers).

7. Plans and furnishes canning updates to coach and team.

8. Coordinates and allocates necessary resources.

9. Consults with Growers regarding canning practices.

10. Requisitions plant requirements with propagation and assembly.

11. Communicates soil requirements with purchasing department.

12. Ensures supplies are in place prior to canning: Containers, soil, stakes, tractors, trailers, etc.

13. Ensures canning is completed within timeframe and budget.

14. Ensures canning is in conformance of quality standards.

15. Maintains high levels of efficiencies and effectiveness.

16. Ensures the quality of liners, plugs, bare roots or shifts meet quality standards

B. Coaching and/or Customer Relations

1. Promotes Monrovia brand and Customer Satisfaction.

2. Exercises leadership and supports Monrovia’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

3. Develops familiarity with the Monrovia Craftsman Handbook / Policies and Procedures and applies them consistently and uniformly.

4. Provides performance feedback to team through High Performance Coaching.

5. Disseminates business expectations and results to team members.

6. Promotes and complies with a safe working environment.

7. Provides training on proper operation of canning machine, standardized process, equipment, and overall safety.

8. Establishes a positive work environment through coaching and teamwork.

9. Directs team in achievement of team goals.

10. Recognizes and celebrates team achievements.

C. Administration

1. Requisitions needed resources: craftsmen, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.

2. Assists in the development and execution of teams’ budget (headcount, capital expenditures, and expenses).

3. Ensures job aids and job descriptions for the teams are current and participates in their creation and revision.

4. Responsible for the collection and measurement of team data.

5. Analyzes and interprets data reports for effective decision-making.

6. Maintains a storage and retrieval system for critical team data.

7. Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory (i.e., plants, equipment, containers, etc.).

8. Requisitions canning maintenance requirements with technical services.

9. Responsible for daily maintenance of all equipment.

D. Personal and Professional Development

1. Ascertains current knowledge of canning methods.

2. Participates in creation of personal development plan.

3. Participates in company sponsored leadership development training.

E. Minimum Qualifications

1. 3 – 5 years woody ornamental plant knowledge preferred.

2. Ability to work in a fast pace environment.

3. Planning, executing, and meeting team and company goals.

4. Ability to generate and submit timely information

5. 3 – 5 years supervisory experience preferred.

6. Ability to work with a diverse work force and team environment.

7. Proficient high school math, reading, and writing.

8. Proficient high school math, reading, and writing and bachelor of science horticulture preferred

9. Requires a valid “C” class driver’s license.

a. Skills and Knowledge

• Willingness to learn and implement Monrovia Nursery Quality standards.

• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills

• Bilingual skills helpful, but not required (English/Spanish)

• Computer literacy sufficient to access and use relevant programs. (Word, Excel)

b. Personal Attributes

• Self motivated, dependable, organized, flexible and ability to work with minimal or no supervision in a multi task environment

• Ability to learn new skills and teach them to others

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

• Willingness to perform all job duties as directed by your supervisor.

c. Physical Demands

• Depending on the department, may include lifting, bending, working in inclement weather conditions, standing and walking for extended periods (8-10 hours).

• Minimum travel may be required

All applicants can apply directly on our website at www.Monrovia.com

• Specifically, you will supervise and perform high end residential landscape projects from start to finish
• Coordinate job activities and materials
• Ensure sound horticultural procedures and company policies are followed through the entire job, and drive/maintain our work trucks. 
• You'll prioritize daily work lists
• Train and oversee the crew, and ensure the completion of daily time sheets and weekly reports.
• Applicants must be experienced in all facets of planting, grading, seeding, sodding, running a bobcat and excavator, irrigation adjustments and either experience with hardscape or ability to work with hardscape crews.

Please send resume to daviscapes.bham@gmail.com

• Ensuring the grower team follows set production and irrigation protocols to maintain the highest quality plant material.
  
• Working with plant health care specialist to ensure proper scouting and the most effective/least toxic treatments for pests and diseases are applied in a timely and efficient manner.
  
• Scheduling production crew to ensure plant production and propagation keep up with needs.
  
• Overseeing stocking supervisor to ensure accurate and prompt movement of inventory.
  
• Making sure facilities specialist keeps greenhouses and other facilities in good working order.
  
• Working with inventory control specialist to make sure inventory is accurate and plant ordering and production scheduling keep up with demand.
  
• Hiring, training, reviewing, coaching and disciplining nursery staff.
  
• Providing weekly, monthly reporting to analyze efficiency and implement changes.
  
• Monitoring order scheduling to ensure order fulfillment in coordination with the customer service and shipping manager.
  
• Coordinating with garden supervisor, research and facilities manager, and owner on joint projects and plants for propagation.

• College degree in Horticulture or related field.
  
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a plant nursery environment.
  
• Excellent technology skills: Office 365 – Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Google Docs.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Effective delegation skills.
  
• Exceptional time management skills.

1. cover letter
   
2. resume with detailed work history
   
3. professional references
   

• Perform horticultural maintenance in the display and research gardens including weeding, raking, and planting
  
• Assist with grounds maintenance, including surface water control
  
• Other duties as assigned

The grower is in charge of all containerized plant production at Plant Delights Nursery from the time plants arrive on the property until they leave. This is a detail oriented position that requires excellent communication and task prioritization skills, and a thorough understanding of growing and watering of a wide array of containerized plants. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem solving skills and a strong aptitude for greenhouse plant production. The candidate must be familiar with products and techniques used to maintain plant health as well as understand and adhere to label directives on each product. They must also possess a North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire date. Successful candidates must have a four year horticulture or related degree or a 2 year horticulture degree with at least 2 years of grower experience. They must have strong problem solving skills, be inquisitive, self-motivated and be able to efficiently supervise staff.

Compensation:  $34,000 - $36,000 annually

Employment type:  Full-time

Job Description:

• Prioritize all aspects of growing operation with direction from nursery manager and efficiently supervise nursery assistants.
  
• Oversee all aspects of greenhouse watering (automatic and hand watering) including supervision of waterers.
  
• Regularly scout greenhouses (including propagation and specialty areas) and address issues found in a timely manner.
  
• Manage crop nutrition (including nursery wide fertilization) and monitor with routine pH/salts monitoring program.
  
• Schedule crop production times and plant cutbacks so as not to interfere with shipping and open house days.
  
• Correctly use plant growth regulators to improve plant quality and reduce number of cutbacks.
  
• Coordinate with plant healthcare specialist and assist as needed with pesticide applications.
  
• Advise stocking supervisor, inventory control specialist and production supervisor regarding crop availability and / or plant problems.
  
• Communicate with industry and academic experts as needed to solve or prevent problems.
  
• Alert nursery manager of all issues related to crop availability and plant problems.
  
• Monitor greenhouse environmental conditions and alert maintenance and facilities specialist and nursery manager of any abnormal conditions.
  
• Maintain accurate written records and schedules of duties performed.
  

Send cover letter and resume with a detailed description of work history along with 3 professional references to Admin@PlantDelights.com.

22 JUN 2017

Denison Landscaping, Inc. operating in the Mid-Atlantic with offices in Maryland, Pittsburgh and Delaware has an opening for an “Horticulture Inventory Control Manager”. This individual must possess and solid horticulture background with a preference of an A.S. Degree along with plant identification.  This individual will be working with multiple managers with varying degrees of demands in a fast pace environment.   A team player that possesses excellent communication skills both verbally and written, computer literate,  ability to solve problems independently and detail oriented.  

Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to maintaining accurate and acceptable inventory levels of live plant material, familiar with inventory principals and possess the ability to write and streamline procedures to ensure accurate and timely inventory reporting.  Perform physical product audits, spot checks and trouble shoot areas in question to ensure an ongoing effective inventory system.  Tracking will recognize shortages, overages and all inventory levels monthly so areas of replenishment are acknowledged.  This process ensures continued operations and avoids product and inventory shortages.  

Accurate records of inventory levels and location for easy retrieval is critical in keeping the department organized and efficient.  The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for communicating with all department managers and purchasing on inventory levels and locations in addtion to maintaining records of all transfers and/or disposals is a must.                                       

This individual must be physically able to perform physical counts of product to ensure the accuracy of inventory in accordance to company policy and procedures.  Reconcilement of the inventory counts to the internal records must match to protect against inventory misuse and theft.  Must become an expert in utilizing the inventory computer program along with being a resource for all users of the system.

Please submit your resume to lhockett@denisonlandscaping.com or fax it to 301-839-4228.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Are you seeking a career with a reputable landscape design and maintenance company that has room for future ownership? Gardens South Landscape & Design, Inc. in Athens, Georgia is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to fill the role of landscape/maintenance manager. The ideal candidate will have some prior experience in the landscaping industry or be highly trainable. This person should be proficient in performing all tasks related to landscape installation and maintenance. The owner of the company is a 40-year veteran in the landscaping and maintenance industry. He is extremely hands-on and desires someone who can learn quickly and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Gardens South is a custom landscape design and installation company. We specialize in creating horticulturally correct landscapes for both residential and commercial properties. We also take pride in the high quality maintenance services we provide.  This is a small company so the right person for this position will have the ability to wear many different hats. Some of the services we provide include custom landscape design, hardscape installation, irrigation installation and repair. Our landscapes are created from a very diversified plant palette.

The company specializes in functional, durable, creative landscape designs.  This position offers the opportunity to work with an individual who has many years of experience in the industry.  If you possess the ambition and drive to work for a company that will give you the knowledge and tools to become successful in this industry, please apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This person will be the go between with the company owner and the head person in charge of the landscape or  maintenance crews.
  
• Determine and calculate required materials based on each job site.
  
• Develop and coordinate plans for the efficient use of personnel and resources.
  
• Possess knowledge of standard pieces of equipment and how to maintain them.
  
• Make sure all jobs are completed in a timely and efficient manner. 
  
• Speak with customers in regards to concerns they have with their accounts. 
  
• Effectively communicate and coordinate customer’s needs with the owner.
  
• Ensure each job is completed in the appropriate timeframe with an emphasis on quality.
  

Please email resume to:  gardenssouth1@gmail.com.