Nursery & Operations Lead: Logistics & Plants

Northern-Nurserie; West Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Nurseries seeks a full-time Associate Manager to lead daily operations at our West Suffield, CT location. This hands-on leadership role blends operations, labor management, transportation, inventory, and facility upkeep in a fast-paced outdoor setting.

You will oversee nursery labor, receiving, truck drivers, and equipment maintenance while ensuring horticultural care and irrigation health. Strong leadership, organization, and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in retail, wholesale, landscape, or horticultural operations management or related field.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• English proficiency; Spanish proficiency preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of the nursery labor team, including yard layout, product placement, loading/unloading, scheduling, and workflow accuracy.
• Oversee receiving processes, ensuring quality checks, accurate counts, and timely documentation.
• Maintain receiving records and coordinate with the Office Manager for inventory entry and product signage.
• Manage company truck drivers, including hiring, training, compliance (DOT, physicals, drug testing), and safety.
• Oversee maintenance and recordkeeping for trucks and nursery equipment, including registrations, permits, scheduling, and rentals.
• Ensure proper horticultural care of nursery stock, including fertilization, pesticide, and herbicide applications.
• Manage irrigation system operations to ensure consistent plant health.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment inside and outside the facility.
• Support sales and service staff to ensure exceptional customer service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Ability to lift 50 lbs

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northern Nurseries seeks a full-time Associate Manager to lead daily operations at our West Suffield, CT location. This hands-on leadership role blends operations, labor management, transportation, inventory, and facility upkeep in a fast-paced outdoor setting.

You will oversee nursery labor, receiving, truck drivers, and equipment maintenance while ensuring horticultural care and irrigation health. Strong leadership, organization, and a valid driver’s license are essential.