Head Grower
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise the nursery and growing team by providing guidance, training, and support.
- Delegate daily and seasonal growing tasks and ensure team members understand priorities, timelines, and quality standards.
- Plan, develop, and manage the full growing schedule, including seed starting, propagation, greenhouse production, and field growing.
- Oversee all plant, seed, and supply ordering to ensure accurate quantities, proper timing, and reliable inventory flow.
- Develop, implement, and maintain systems and processes to prevent errors, reduce losses, and improve efficiency across nursery operations.
- Monitor plant health across all growing environments, identifying and addressing pests, diseases, and cultural issues proactively.
- Oversee irrigation, climate control, and environmental systems to support optimal plant growth and crop success.
- Write, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to growing, propagation, inventory, and team workflows.
- Manage dahlia tuber production, inventory tracking, storage, and sales coordination.
- Maintain accurate records of plant inventory, germination rates, growth cycles, crop performance, and sales.
- Coordinate with internal teams on contract growing needs and seasonal priorities.
- Monitor and manage the nursery budget related to plants, seeds, supplies, equipment, and labor.
- Identify challenges in the growing operation and propose solutions and improvements.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to nursery operations.
- Provide regular updates on growing progress, challenges, and successes to management.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in plant production, nursery operations, or a similar leadership role.
- In depth knowledge of plant propagation, greenhouse growing, field production, and pest and disease management.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train, motivate, and manage a growing team.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize complex, seasonally driven workflows.
- Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Comfort creating systems, processes, and documentation to support consistency and growth.
- Experience managing inventories and ordering cycles.
- Proficiency with nursery tracking tools, spreadsheets, or management software.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Degree or certification in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
- $25.00 – $35.00 per hour, based on experience.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- End of season bonus.
Position Details:
Join Our Team:
If you’re passionate about plant production and ready to take ownership of a complex and growing nursery operation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to help Solid Roots plan, grow, and lead our nursery and plant production systems.
