Propagation Supervisor — Lead Plant Production & SOPs

Walla Walla Nursery; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Walla Walla Nursery Co is seeking a Propagation Supervisor to lead plant propagation efforts for annuals, perennials, shrubs and tropical plants. The role supports staying sanitary and efficient, maintains TTA sticking machine operations and daily production goals.

You will supervise propagation technicians, ensure SOP adherence, document potting sheets daily, and collaborate with the WA Grow Manager for continuous education on plant identification.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and strong math skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Horticulture knowledge a plus but not required.
• Skills and ability in time management and task prioritization.
• Ability to be self-motivating while paying close attention to detail.
• An adaptive personality with an ability to remain flexible.

Responsibilities

• Willing to go through a training course with testing to best understand the practices and expectation of the position.
• Use the proper techniques, required pretreatments, appropriate growing media, container usage, and/or any other specialized requirements in preparation for planting.
• Helps ensure that planting and/or propagation takes place in a timely and coordinated manner referencing potting sheets for start date, quantity, and product placement.
• Follow all written SOPs for each propagation technique and adjusts those SOPs where applicable to reach planting goals
• Maintaining production speed and daily count expectations
• Develops an intimate understanding of plant propagation through close observation, ongoing education, accessing vendor partner experience, self study, experience, and experimentation.
• Work with WA Growing manager for continual education on plant identification
• Train propagation technicians on all SOPs for propagation
• Maintain and developing cutting guide for TTA machine
• Use Basic mathematics for plant count/tray reporting
• Communicate with other departments-IPM, field collection lead, growers etc. as needed in regards to obtaining optimal plant material in a timely manner
• Communicates with Potting team on a daily/weekly basis in order to coordinate tray needs
• Accurate documentation on all potting sheets. Will be responsible for updating propagation potting sheets daily
• Work with phase II supervisor to correctly lay down trays and in appropriate location
• Receives all unrooted/TC material from vendors. Carefully documents, reports, and keeps track of claims to vendors and production administration staff.
• Inventories and tracks tray needs on a weekly basis, informing the potting team of needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

High school diploma

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Strong math skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Walla Walla Nursery Co is seeking a Propagation Supervisor to lead plant propagation efforts for annuals, perennials, shrubs and tropical plants. The role supports staying sanitary and efficient, maintains TTA sticking machine operations and daily production goals.

You will supervise propagation technicians, ensure SOP adherence, document potting sheets daily, and collaborate with the WA Grow Manager for continuous education on plant identification.