Lead Perennial Grower & Operations Manager

BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group; Town of Avon (NY); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

401k match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Willoway Nurseries in Avon, NY seeks a Head Perennial Grower Manager to lead and mentor growing staff, oversee inventory, water and nutrient resources, and drive continuous improvement across operations. Reports to Nursery Farm Manager and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely output.

The role focuses on developing perennial SKU strategy, coordinating bi-weekly canning schedules, weekly growing plans, and maintaining e-commerce plant sections aligned with sales.

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.

Responsabilités

• Lead Perennial Growth Strategy: Own the development and expansion of our perennial SKU selection.
• Drive Canning Production: Manage bi-weekly canning schedules, ensuring timely execution and high-quality output.
• Optimize Weekly Growing: Implement and monitor weekly growing plans to improve consistency and performance.
• Oversee E-Commerce Sections: Ensure e-commerce designated plants are maintained to the highest standards, aligned with weekly sales schedules.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor growing staff, fostering accountability and excellence.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve production challenges including space limitations and vendor delays.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Use performance metrics and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Time management

Team leadership

Outils

Production tracking tools

Description du poste

Willoway Nurseries in Avon, NY seeks a Head Perennial Grower Manager to lead and mentor growing staff, oversee inventory, water and nutrient resources, and drive continuous improvement across operations. Reports to Nursery Farm Manager and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely output.

The role focuses on developing perennial SKU strategy, coordinating bi-weekly canning schedules, weekly growing plans, and maintaining e-commerce plant sections aligned with sales.