Head of Perennial Growth & Production

Willoway Nurseries, INC; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Willoway Nurseries, Inc. is seeking a visionary Head Perennial Grower in Ohio to lead our perennial program and advance growing operations. You will oversee growth strategy, production scheduling, and team leadership across nursery production, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement.

With 5+ years in perennial growing, you will optimize weekly plans, manage canning and e-commerce sections, and drive data-driven decisions to elevate quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in perennial growing or nursery production, with leadership experience preferred.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and understanding of seasonal production cycles.
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with production tracking tools and data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and expansion of our perennial SKU selection.
• Manage bi-weekly canning production schedules, ensuring timely execution and high-quality output.
• Implement and monitor weekly growing plans to improve consistency and performance.
• Ensure e-commerce designated plants and sections are maintained to the highest standards, ready for online fulfillment and aligned with weekly sales schedules.
• Supervise and mentor growing staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Identify and resolve production challenges including space limitations, vendor delays, and liner quality issues.
• Use performance metrics and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Horticultural knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Data analysis

Tools

Production tracking tools

Job description

Willoway Nurseries, Inc. is seeking a visionary Head Perennial Grower in Ohio to lead our perennial program and advance growing operations. You will oversee growth strategy, production scheduling, and team leadership across nursery production, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement.

With 5+ years in perennial growing, you will optimize weekly plans, manage canning and e-commerce sections, and drive data-driven decisions to elevate quality and efficiency.