Production Nursery Leader — Hands-On, Growth Path

Acclaimed Workforce Acclaimed Workforce Pty Ltd; Griffith; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaimed Workforce Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Nursery Manager to lead our Griffith, NSW nursery operations. You will manage production activities, lead frontline teams, and deliver high-quality plant outcomes with hands-on operational leadership in horticulture.

We welcome applicants with nursery production, horticulture or agriculture experience, tree crops or similar environments. This role offers growth opportunities in a seventh-generation nursery with a strong reputation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a production-based environment.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing labour, budgets and operational priorities.
• Hands-on leadership style with practical horticultural insight.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily nursery operations with focus on plant health, quality and production efficiency.
• Overseeing pest and disease management programs, compliance and record keeping.
• Monitoring irrigation and fertilisation programs based on crop needs and conditions.
• Conducting crop inspections and coordinating corrective actions.
• Planning labour, production schedules and resources for seasonal demand.
• Coordinating spraying, maintenance and crop movement with team leaders.
• Leading quality assurance to meet customer and industry standards.
• Driving continuous improvement to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Managing budgets, costs and operational performance.
• Developing team capability and succession planning.
• Maintaining a safe, productive workplace culture.
• Building relationships with customers, suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Production leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Budget management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Horticulture exposure

Job description

Acclaimed Workforce Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Nursery Manager to lead our Griffith, NSW nursery operations. You will manage production activities, lead frontline teams, and deliver high-quality plant outcomes with hands-on operational leadership in horticulture.

We welcome applicants with nursery production, horticulture or agriculture experience, tree crops or similar environments. This role offers growth opportunities in a seventh-generation nursery with a strong reputation.