Head Grower

Centerton Nursery; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 4% match

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life Insurance

Paid Time off

Incentive bonus paid 3 times a year

Job summary

Centerton Nursery in Bridgeton, NJ, is seeking a Head Grower to oversee all aspects of plant production in greenhouse and outdoor areas. This full-time role requires leadership of propagation, watering, fertilization, pest and disease management, and environmental control to ensure high-quality crops.

You will develop crop schedules with our production team, monitor health with the IPM manager, supervise staff, and maintain detailed records.

Qualifications

• Experience with perennials, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs.
• Formal education in horticulture or plant science required.
• Pesticide Applicator's License required.
• Ability to lead and train a growing team in a production environment.
• Capable of physical work in varying weather conditions.
• Proficient with basic computer tools for records and reporting.
• Spanish speaking preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement crop schedules with production team.
• Monitor plant health and quality with IPM manager.
• Supervise growing staff and train team members.
• Maintain detailed production records through custom software.
• Track pH/nutrition levels in soil and amend when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Crop planning

IPM / pest management

Team leadership

Record keeping

Communication

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Formal education in horticulture/plant science

Tools

Pesticide application tools

Production software

Job description

Company Description Centerton Nursery is a wholesale nursery located in Bridgeton, New Jersey, supplying potted perennials, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs to the independent garden center market. The nursery focuses on delivering high-quality plants that meet the needs of garden centers across nearly half of the U.S.. Team members work in a collaborative environment that values horticultural expertise, reliability, and attention to detail. For more information on our company: www.CentertonNursery.com

Role Description The Head Grower is a full-time role based in Bridgeton, NJ, This position oversees all aspects of plant production, including propagation, watering, fertilization, pest and disease management, and environmental control in greenhouses and outdoor growing areas.

Typical responsibilities would include the following:

• Develop and implement crop schedules with our production team.
• Monitor plant health and quality with our IPM manager.
• Supervise growing staff, and train team members on best practices.
• Maintain detailed production records through custom software.
• Tracking pH/nutrition levels in soil and amend when necesary.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Strong horticultural knowledge, including experience with perennials, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs, and familiarity with greenhouse and nursery production practices.
• Proficiency in crop planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated skills in irrigation, fertilization, and integrated pest and disease management, including safe use of related tools and materials.
• Experience leading and training teams in a production environment, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort using basic computer tools for record-keeping, reporting, and email.
• Ability to perform physical work in varying weather conditions, including lifting, bending, and extended periods of standing or walking.
• Previous experience as a grower or in a similar horticultural leadership role with formal education in horticulture, plant science, or a related field is required.
• Pesticide Applicator's License will be required.
• Spanish speaking preferred but not mandatory.
• 401k with 4% match
• Health insurance and heath savings account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Incentive bonus paid 3 times a year

Schedule

• Full time year round
• March - June 40+ hours and some Saturdays