Production Nursery Manager
Core
Lead a commercial nursery operation, managing daily production, team leadership, and operational efficiency for potted plant division growth.
Role type
Senior operational leader (nursery/farm manager)
Builds
Commercial nursery operations and potted plant division
Domain
Horticulture / Agriculture
Required skills
Team leadership, production planning, budget management, pest and disease management, irrigation and fertilisation management, crop inspection, quality assurance, safety and risk management, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Horticulture or agriculture industry experience, tractor operating experience, chemical handling certification, Australian driver's licence, formal qualifications in horticulture or agriculture
Technologies
Irrigation systems, fertilisation programs, pest and disease management programs
Responsibilities
Manage daily nursery operations with a focus on plant health, quality, and production efficiency; Oversee pest and disease management programs; Monitor and adjust irrigation and fertilisation programs; Conduct regular crop inspections; Plan labour, production schedules, and resources; Coordinate spraying, maintenance, and crop movement activities; Lead quality assurance processes; Drive continuous improvement initiatives; Manage budgets, costs, and operational performance; Develop team capability and succession planning; Maintain a safe workplace culture; Build relationships with customers, suppliers, and contractors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
