Plant Nursery Production Manager

$45,760 - $52,000/Yr

The Pizzo Group - Leland, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Leland, IL

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

Pizzo Native Plant Nursery is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the Production Team responsible for cultivating over two million plants annually. This full-time, year-round position focuses on managing a high-performing production team in a greenhouse setting, ensuring productivity, efficiency, and product quality while fostering a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all production tasks at Pizzo Native Plant Nursery.
• Manage all production crews under the leadership of the Nursery Manager.
• Manage up to 15 employees performing up to 3 separate tasks with support from production assistants.
• Responsible for flat filling, transplanting, weeding, and movement of nursery material.
• Understand and generate work orders and effectively execute them.
• Work closely with Inventory Coordinator to achieve timely and efficient flow of production numbers and information.
• Monitor production rates by pieces per hour on an ongoing basis.
• Analyze and increase production rates by improving and implementing new systems, strategies, and training.
• Work with Growers to maximize plant vigor and decrease plant losses due to production procedures.
• Operate appropriate equipment (skid steer or other) to keep crews supplied with material.
• Work with other nursery teams to best allocate resources.
• Lead other nursery projects as needed.
• Responsible for organization and maintenance of all production areas, tools, and supplies.
• Prioritize safety in all operations.
• Perform general nursery tasks as needed, including seeding, seed harvesting and cleaning, bare root harvesting, order pulling, watering, and facility upkeep.

Requirements

• 2 years' experience in managing a nursery team or similar crew in a production setting.
• Ability to lead a team in meeting goals and fostering team culture.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather.
• Strong commitment to safety, product quality, and meeting production goals.
• Able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate machinery such as a skid steer, flat fillers, and other small equipment.
• Ability to lead with enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
• Desire to learn and grow in the native plant industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook & Excel.

Benefits

• Full-time, year-round position
• Great benefits
• Supportive team culture