Greenhouse Manager
Greenhouse Manager
Responsibilities: Oversees and coordinates all aspects of the growing of quality annuals, perennials, and ‘finished’ plants. This position supports and supervises three primary production areas including plant propagation, production logistics, and growing. Tasks include the following:
Propagation
- Coordinate the timely seeding and propagation of plant material according to the Production Plan and General Manager.
- Evaluate germination and plant mortality for appropriate feedback and improvement.
Production logistics
- Coordinate the timely transplant of plant materials from plug material into final products, per the Production Plan.
- Coordinate and plan the availability of soil, pots and trays, tools and chemicals as needed for production.
- Communicating needs with General Manager to ensure consistent stocking and supply of necessary items.
- Coordinate the management of the crop from transplant to order picking, including watering, trimming, spacing, and other crop-specific tasks.
- Coordinate the picking of the plants for retail, wholesale, and fundraiser orders to ensure timely delivery of plants to the appropriate customers, as directed by the General Manager.
- Ensure vegetative material and seeds are received and cared for appropriately until planted.
- Coordinate the unloading of trucks and materials from carts onto tables, and the organization of plant materials thereafter.
Growing
- Coordinate for timely applications of plant growth products, fertilizers, and pest management tools, (biological, preventive, chemical, mechanical and other options) and other plant specific needs.
- Conducting regular checking of pest measurement tools and calendars to spray at proper times.
- Coordinate with the General Manager on the evaluation of new products, new plant materials, and modified crop management techniques for improved plant production.
- Complete appropriate documentation of pesticide use, REIs, signage, MSDS sheets, etc.
- Coordinate appropriate training of safety protocols for new employees in working with pesticides.
And More
- Feedback. Ensure regular and open feedback of production and personnel needs with appropriate staff for continued improvement.
- Training and supervision. Assist with the appropriate onboarding and training of new employees in production, including safe practices and use of tools, effective and efficient production goals, etc.
- Efficient use of labor/space.
- Strong production organizational skills.
- Understanding crops and their ‘flow’ through the system to avoid unnecessary handling.
- Set the pace for the production staff when handling/moving/shipping product.
- Assist with coordinating and training labor.
- Follow through with supervision of labor.
- Manage maintenance needs of production and greenhouse.
- Conducting regular repairs and scoping work when hired maintenance required.
- Equipment – coordinate technical work and maintenance service as needed.
- Update plant layout map, provide updates to GM, RM
- Complete employee schedule for production staff
Attributes:
- Team Player
- Positive attitude essential
- Support other team members
- Communication with supervisors and other departments essential.
Requirements:
Greenhouse Manager should have the following skills, education and experience
- 21+
- Be able to lift 30lbs
- Running large equipment (or willing to learn)
- Fast learner
- Basic customer service experience
- Comfortable on ladders and with heights ideal
- Pesticide Applicators License (or willing to get trained)
- Organization skills
- Team leadership skills
- Horticulture Degree or associated education preferred (not required)
Fitchburg Farm's mission: To provide a fun, yet educational shopping experience. We will provide world class products and experiences to our valued customers, and our local community. We will do so while continuing to focus on our environmental impact, and community contributions.
Compensation:
- Hourly pay, plus: Retirement benefits, Flexible Schedule, Employee Discount, Paid Time Off for Full Time Staff
- SEASONAL (Full Time or Part Time like hours)
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