Job Description

• Own and manage the "growing by week" program, ensuring all crops are on track to be ready for sale in their scheduled week.
• Monitor crop progress weekly and flag any delays or risks to readiness.
• Ensure timely execution of all cultural tasks-planting, trimming, watering, spacing, fertilizing, and pest control.
• Work closely with planning and sales teams to align growing schedules with inventory and customer demand.
• Supervise growing staff and assign weekly responsibilities to ensure execution of growing tasks.
• Implement checklists, SOPs, and visual management tools to track task completion and crop status.
• Foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement across the growing team.
• Use data to track crop readiness, identify root causes of delays, and implement corrective action.
• Maintain regular presence in field. Manage and work closely with field supervisor to prioritize daily tasks. Ensure that growing and plant health activities are completed on time.
• Scout crops weekly for pests and disease, compile findings, and give to the team.
• Serve as backup for other growers when needed.
• Oversee plant deliveries and check plant material for accuracy, quality, and health.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of experience in perennial growing or nursery production, with leadership experience preferred/
• Strong understanding of horticultural practices and seasonal crop cycles.
• Proven ability to manage detailed schedules and lead teams in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with production tracking tools or systems is a plus.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus potential when meeting KPI requirements.
• Benefits package including health, dental, vision. Plan details available.
• An aggressive 401k with a 4% match.
• Employee discounts on products.

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