Regional Horticulture Operations Manager

Northern Nurseries, Fairport; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health and dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Northern Nurseries is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee multiple sites, drive growth, efficiency, and team success across our Windsor Locks, CT locations. You will lead operations, ensure compliance, and build a high-performing staff.

This high-impact role offers relocation assistance, a competitive base salary starting around $70K+, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to influence safety, customer experience, and profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations, compliance, safety, or multi-site management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills—from hiring to conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations.
• Experience in sales and operations management; horticulture experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel regularly across sites.
• Willingness to relocate to Windsor Locks, CT area.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site operations and ensure each location meets standards and customer experience.
• Drive business results by maximizing market share, sales, and profit margins while controlling expenses.
• Inspire and develop people through recruiting, training, coaching, and support for site managers and staff.
• Champion compliance and safety with OSHA, DOT, and environmental standards.
• Oversee projects and capital investments from equipment to land improvements.
• Deliver top-tier customer service by resolving major issues and maintaining quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site management

Regulatory compliance

Sales & operations

Travel willingness

Relocation willingness

Job description

Are you a natural leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves driving growth, efficiency, and team success? Northern Nurseries is looking for a Regional Operations Manager to oversee multiple sites, support business expansion, and strengthen our position as an industry leader.

This is a high-impact role with career growth potential, relocation assistance, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

What You’ll Do

• Lead multi-site operations – ensuring each location meets company standards and delivers an exceptional customer experience
• Drive business results – maximize market share, sales, and profit margins while keeping expenses in check
• Inspire and develop people – recruit, train, coach, and support site managers and staff
• Champion compliance & safety – OSHA, DOT, and environmental standards are always on your radar
• Oversee projects & capital investments – from equipment to land improvements, you’ll help move big ideas forward
• Deliver top-tier customer service – resolve major issues, maintain quality control, and keep us competitive in the market

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in operations, compliance, safety, or multi-site management
• Strong leadership and people management skills – from hiring to conflict resolution
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations
• Proven success in sales and operations management (horticulture experience a plus!)
• Ability to travel regularly across sites
• Willingness to relocate to the Windsor Locks, CT area (relocation assistance available!)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive base salary ($70K+)
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Full benefits package: 401(k) with company match, health/dental insurance, HSA, paid time off, retirement plan
• Employee discounts & growth opportunities
• Be part of a respected company that values innovation, teamwork, and leadership development

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary Starting at $70,000.00 per year and is based on experience.
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan