Greenhouse – Lead Grower - Perennials
Location: Woburn, MA
Hours: 7am to 3pm
Annual Salary: $50,000-$60,000
This is a DIRECT HIRE position
Responsibilities of the Receiving Manager
Identify and communicate any issues related to plant discrepancies, system issues, or process execution to the Head Grower or General Manager in a timely manner
Execute the application of pesticide and fungicide programs as directed by the Head Grower to ensure the maintenance of crop quality
Provide training to new and existing horticultural technicians within the perennial growing team on correct growing practices including watering methods, spacing, pinching, temperature control and biological applications
Assist the crew members in the execution of all delegated task list items
Provide Head Grower and General Manager with weekly progress updates noting and communicating any adjustments to task priority
Provide informed annual production recommendations for perennial crops to the General
Manager based on historical outcomes and subject matter expertise
Review and evaluate staffing needs to offer informed recommendations to the Head Grower to
improve and optimize the quality and production of products
Attend industry conferences and seminars to improve growing and vitality techniques as well as online research to maintain current knowledge on all industry updates
Assist the Operations Manager in the selection and movement of inventory as needed
Complete all other tasks as assigned by the Head Grower
Qualifications Of The Receiving ManagerPrevious experience working in greenhouse production
Associates degree in horticultural sciences or other related field and 2-4 years of industry experience with 2 years of perennial crop production required. State certified greenhouse Pesticide License preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apply Now! Respond to this ad with your resume; or contact Michele via call or text at 978-972-8265