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:

Year round, full time.

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.

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