Nursery Production & Operations Manager

Goodmark Nurseries, LLC; Wonder Lake (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodmark Nurseries, LLC seeks an experienced Nursery Production/Operations Manager to supervise multiple territory teams and oversee planting, harvesting, and nursery maintenance. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, while maintaining adherence to SOPs and company standards across all Goodmark territories.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of nursery management experience, horticultural knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Nursery field experience required.
• Prior purchasing experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Must be able to lift at least 60 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license required in your state of residence.
• 3–5 years prior nursery management experience.
• Horticultural knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, motivate and train territory team leads to safely produce quality material within budget.
• Oversee nursery maintenance and organization to established standards.
• Record the results of all daily activities in accordance with SOPs.
• Assure proper maintenance and cleanliness of trucks, equipment and tools.
• Supervise field staff at all Goodmark and South Branch Territories.

Skills

Nursery field experience

English communication

Independent thinking

Ability to lift 60 pounds

Job description

Goodmark Nurseries, LLC seeks an experienced Nursery Production/Operations Manager to supervise multiple territory teams and oversee planting, harvesting, and nursery maintenance. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, while maintaining adherence to SOPs and company standards across all Goodmark territories.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of nursery management experience, horticultural knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively in English.