Magnolia Gardens Nursery is seeking an experienced Propagation Manager. This position will be responsible for hands-on management of propagation including IPM program, climate control, maintaining plug inventory, growing plants, ordering supplies, supervising and managing up to 10 people and ensuring the proper upkeep of all propagation facilities. This position will report to the Senior Grower.
The Propagation Manager will be expected to perform the following duties:
Work closely with the Senior Grower and Planner to carry out and oversee the propagation work schedules in accordance with the Demand Plan
Monitor, improve and report daily productivity, quality and safety metrics
Research and implement new production techniques
Oversee proper inventory best practices for the propagation facility
Manage up to 2 assistants. Develop and train as part of the succession planning process.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and capabilities:
Proven track record of propagation management in the categories of ornamentals, trees and perennials
High capacity for organization and leader of team development
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Understand how important the dynamic of teamwork is for the successful operation of a business
Collaborative decision maker
Self-managed and highly energetic
Embrace change and drive continuous improvement
Job Requirements:
Candidates MUST have the following:
At least 5 years of ornamental propagation management or related production experience
Degree in Horticulture or related field or minimum of 10 years propagation experience
Being Bi-lingual is preferred but not required.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Waller, TX
Skills
Best Practicesunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
Horticultureunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Order Suppliesunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Succession Planningunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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