*Full job description*
Norman’s Nursery has been in business for 77 years and is one of the largest wholesale growers of boxed trees and shrubs.
We have over 1,000 acres across 8 different locations in California.
As one of the largest wholesale nursery suppliers in the west, we strive to be a leader in the industry.
*Job Summary*
Norman’s Nursery is seeking an experienced yard manager with expertise in horticultural growing yards production, proven success with cultivating high-performing teams to achieve exceptional results.
*What You Will Do*
* Oversee day-to-day tasks in Nursery Propagation.
* Maintain or supervise daily crew labor tracking in current database.
* On a regular basis, inform crew of their performance by reviewing their production rates.
* Ensure all tasks in Nursery Propagation are accomplished using established protocols.
* Maintain daily inventory of liners during all stages in the Nursery Propagation process.
* Assist Nursery Propagation Manager to ensure all cutting, sticking, and transplanting of liners is complete by the required date based off production plan.
* Perform physical inventories of supplies and submit orders to vendors as needed.
* Manage the transplant process from propagation to final planting, ensuring that plants are healthy and ready for cultivation.
* Train and supervise the transplant team, ensuring that all staff follow proper transplanting protocols and techniques.
* Oversee the tracking and inventory of all plants, ensuring that they are properly labeled and recorded in the system.
*What We Are Looking For*
*Required Qualifications:*
* 4+ years of experience in a regulated industry in industry
* Hands on experience working in the field with Horticulture growers.
* Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
* Knowledge of maintaining equipment, tools, and tractors.
* Excellent Excel/spreadsheet skills.
* Bilingual in Spanish
* Ability to prioritize tasks and re-evaluate as situations change.
Capable of leveraging the team and resources to maximize individual’s potential and achieve personal/company goals.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and time management skills.
* Demonstrated entrepreneurial openness and ability to explore new opportunities for solving problems and enhancing performance.
* Demonstrated business acumen; able to assess financial implications of decisions and actions; able to understand how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace and impact the company.
* Performs other duties as required by senior management.
*Work Schedule*
* Full-time position,
* Typical work hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm
* Must have open availability.
* Must have reliable transportation.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Fillmore, CA 93015: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* Nursery Propagation -5 years ( Required)
* Supervising: 5 years (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.
00 - $25.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person