Director of Horticulture & Growing Operations

Better Talent; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee recognition programs

Relocation assistance

Workplace perks

Job summary

Better Talent is seeking an experienced Director of Horticulture to lead growing operations, ensure plant health and quality, and drive overall operational performance. This hands-on leadership role blends horticultural expertise with strategic planning and process improvement.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and capable of making informed decisions to deliver consistent results. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced horticulture professional ready to take

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial greenhouse growing or horticultural production.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience with demonstrated success managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of plant health, irrigation, nutrition, pest management, and greenhouse operations.
• Experience developing and maintaining effective growing practices and quality standards.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and operational recordkeeping.
• Ability to work in a hands-on greenhouse environment and accommodate occasional schedule adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily horticultural operations to maintain plant health, quality, and consistency.
• Develop and improve growing practices, procedures, and operational standards.
• Monitor irrigation, nutrition, pest management, and environmental conditions.
• Lead, train, and support team members while promoting accountability and productivity.
• Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Coordinate production priorities, schedules, and resources.
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support operational goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and overall performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Plant health

Irrigation systems

Problem solving

Education

Degree in horticulture or related

Tools

Greenhouse management software

Job description

Better Talent is seeking an experienced Director of Horticulture to lead growing operations, ensure plant health and quality, and drive overall operational performance. This hands-on leadership role blends horticultural expertise with strategic planning and process improvement.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and capable of making informed decisions to deliver consistent results. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced horticulture professional ready to take