Operations Supervisor

Hello Hello Plants; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary negotiable

Job summary

Hello Hello Plants in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Nursery Operations Supervisor to lead our day-to-day production and logistics. You will oversee stock levels, plant care, and the team to deliver high-quality plants and reliable service.

Reporting to management, you will plan workloads, allocate resources, monitor costs, and drive continuous improvement. A hands-on leader with strong planning and communication skills will fit this busy, family-run wholesale nursery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial nursery or horticultural production environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Hands-on approach with commitment to high standards of plant quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all day-to-day nursery operations, including stock levels, purchasing, pricing, deliveries and receivals.
• Manage stock to meet customer demand and sales forecasts.
• Monitor plant health and quality.
• Lead, supervise and develop the nursery operations team.
• Allocate labour, equipment and resources to maximise productivity.
• Monitor production costs, wastage and operational efficiencies; identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production records and reporting.
• Ensure workplace health and safety, environmental and biosecurity requirements are met.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Planning

Time management

Communication

Education

Horticulture or production management qualification

Job description

At Hello Hello Plants, we’re all about great plants, great service, and getting the job done right!

We’re a busy, family-run wholesale nursery looking for an experienced and motivated Nursery Operations Supervisor to oversee our daily operations.

If you’re great at managing people, organising workloads, solving problems, and keeping a team focused on results, this role is made for you!

You don’t need to be a horticultural expert or have extensive plant knowledge. We’re looking for someone who loves plants, enjoys working in a nursery environment, and has the management skills to keep our retail operations running smoothly.

About the Role

Lead, Grow and Develop a Thriving Nursery Operations

Are you an experienced horticultural professional with a passion for plants, strong leadership skills and a drive for operational excellence?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and hands-on Operations Supervisor to oversee and manage the day-to-day production operations of our plant nursery.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the complexities of a retail nursery and can lead a team to deliver high-quality plants, efficient production processes and consistent results.

About the Role

Reporting to management and liaising closely with the retail team, the Operations Supervisor will take responsibility for planning, coordinating and overseeing all aspects of plant care, stock levels and logistics.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a combination of horticultural expertise, practical experience, forward planning and strong people management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all day-to-day nursery operations activities such as stock levels, purchasing, pricing, deliveries and receivals team.
• Manage stock to meet customer demand and sales forecasts.
• Monitor plant health and quality.
• Lead, supervise and develop the nursery operations team.
• Allocate labour, equipment and resources to maximise productivity.
• Monitor production costs, wastage and operational efficiencies.Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.
• Maintain accurate production records and reporting.
• Ensure workplace health and safety, environmental and biosecurity requirements are met.

About You

• Proven experience in a commercial nursery or horticultural production environment.
• Knowledge of plants and horticultural practices.
• Experience managing and coordinating production teams and logistics.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Experience managing schedules, labour and operational resources.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make practical decisions.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of plant quality, safety and productivity.
• A qualification in horticulture, production management or a related field will be regarded, along with demonstrated experience in commercial nursery operations.

What We Offer

• An exciting leadership opportunity within the horticultural industry.
• A hands-on role with responsibility and autonomy.
• The opportunity to influence and improve Nursery and logistics operations.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on experience.

Join Our Growing Team

Help us deliver quality plants, develop great people and deliver outstanding results!

If you are passionate about horticulture, understand commercial nursery production and have the leadership ability to get the best out of people and production systems, we would love to hear from you.