Dig Plant Company is seeking an experienced Nursery & Greenhouse Operations Manager to lead our startup young plant production operation. This is a full-time, on-site position at our ornamental plant nursery & greenhouse facility in Greeleyville, South Carolina. The Manager will oversee all facets of our production operation, from staff recruitment and hiring to production planning and implementation.The ideal candidate will be a self-starting nursery and greenhouse professional with management experience and a deep understanding of plant propagation and production; someone that is not afraid of hard work and is eager to pitch in, get dirty, or otherwise do what is necessary to accomplish daily tasks and achieve our overarching goals.The CompanyDig Plant Company is a New Plant Introductions company that specializes in the commercialization and promotion of improved ornamental plant and turfgrass cultivars developed by plant breeders around the world. We work with turf farms, nurseries, and greenhouses throughout the United States and abroad to bring these new and unique plants to market. After more than 20 years in the plant introduction space, Dig is now expanding into young plant production (plugs and liners) at our farm in Greeleyville, South Carolina.The PositionPosition Title:Nursery & Greenhouse Operations ManagerPosition Type:Full-Time, salaried position with paid time off.Job Location:This is an onsite position at our farm in Greeleyville, SC.Work Schedule (Full Time):Monday through Friday, 8:30a to 4:30p; occasional weekend and/or after-hours during peak season and/or in the event of emergencies or special events. Schedule may vary from later shifts during cooler months to earlier shifts during warmer months.Direct Report:The General Manager (owner) Supervisory Responsibilities:The Manager will be responsible for the recruitment, training, management, and retention of all production and field team members.With assistance from the General Manager and Farm Manager, the Nursery & Greenhouse Operations Manager will manage all facets of our new young plant propagation and production operation: all aspects of ornamental plant propagation and production, staff recruitment/training/management, purchasing, budgeting and forecasting, facilities maintenance, construction of nursery and greenhouse structures as the need arises, and all other tasks related to operating a successful nursery and greenhouse enterprise. This is a startup operation, so the manager will need to be very ‘hands on’ until such time as additional field staff are recruited into the operation.This position is primarily outdoors but will also require work within an office environment for administrative duties, which will necessitate the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including but not limited to the weather elements, dust, and allergens. The position requires moderate physical ability for long periods of standing, squatting, lifting, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Ability to use fine motor skills, such as pinching, squeezing, and pulling. Candidate may be required to enter confined spaces for certain tasks as well as be required to work at heights over 5 feet.Duties will include, but not be limited to:Planning and implementation of production plans to include crop selection, budgeting, and forecastingPlanning, implementation, and management of fertility programs and integrated pest management strategiesEstablish best management practices for all crops while monitoring and evaluating the greenhouse production processes for quality and efficiency.Management of growing conditions and environmental controls in the greenhousesRecruit and hire greenhouse staffDirect, guide, and educate greenhouse staff, i.e. establishing daily assignments and priorities for all nursery and greenhouse staffCreate and maintain accurate and organized records, files, and inventoriesExpand job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, maintaining personal and professional networks, and joining professional organizations, where appropriateResponsible for creating and/or managing within a budget, including business enterprise planning, capital expenditure planning and program developmentOversee or otherwise perform the following tasks:Plant propagation, potting, and maintenance of plants in the greenhouses, outdoor growing pads, and fieldsAssess plant health daily to identify any disease issues, insect infestations, or other abnormalities (i.e. crop scouting)Application of plant health and pest control chemical products in accordance with government regulations and company safety proceduresFacilities landscape maintenance: planting, mowing, pruning, spraying, and irrigatingBasic facilities maintenance: cleaning work areas, maintaining grounds, and landscapingHandling and moving containerized plants; prepare and package plants for shipmentsOperating some machinery and power equipmentAssist in the establishment and maintenance of turf and ornamental plant trialsAssist in the construction and maintenance of nursery and greenhouse structures and systems
