George: Nursery Manager

About the Role

The Nursery Manager is a key position responsible for overseeing the entire propagation process of soft fruit plants in our commercial nursery. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, as well as experience managing a team and implementing efficient growing protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the end-to-end propagation process of all soft fruit plants using advanced substrate horticultural techniques
• Planning, coordinating and managing the timely supply of high-quality plants to meet production and customer requirements
• Implementing and continuously improving growing protocols, substrate management and environmental controls to maximise plant health and uniformity
• Leading, supervising and developing a substantial nursery workforce, ensuring high performance, training and adherence to procedures
• Monitoring plant health daily, diagnosing issues and executing corrective actions swiftly to minimise losses
• Maintaining accurate digital records of propagation cycles, inventory, yields and costs using Microsoft systems
• Developing, documenting and enforcing standardised operating procedures and a system-driven approach across all nursery activities
• Managing nursery resources (labour, materials, equipment) efficiently while working under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Collaborating closely with the Nursery Business Manager on production planning, reporting and strategic improvements
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards at all times

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture
• Minimum 3 years proven experience in a commercial nursery and/or intensive substrate propagation facility
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer literacy with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Valid drivers license and reliable transport

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not specified