Lead Grower — Plant Production & Team Leader

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

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.