Head Perennial Grower Manager

willoway nurseries, inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead perennial program, manage production schedules, staff, and e‑commerce fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

  • canning production
  • schedule management
  • problem solving
  • team leadership
  • e‑commerce ops
  • data analysis

Tasks

-Lead a high-impact role with room to grow and shape the future of our perennial program. -Drive Canning Production: Manage bi-weekly canning schedules, ensuring timely execution and high-quality output. -Problem Solving: Identify and resolve production challenges including space limitations, vendor delays, and liner quality issues. -Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor growing staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. -Oversee E-Commerce Sections: Ensure e-commerce designated plants and sections are maintained to the highest standards, ready for online fulfillment and aligned with weekly sales schedules. -Optimize Weekly Growing: Implement and monitor weekly growing plans to improve consistency and performance. -Data-Driven Decisions: Use performance metrics and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement. -Lead Perennial Growth Strategy: Own the development and expansion of our perennial SKU selection.

Requirements

  • data analysis
  • nursery production
  • problem solving
  • team leadership
  • horticultural knowledge
  • 5+ years

What You Bring

-Familiarity with production tracking tools and data analysis is a plus. -5+ years of experience in perennial growing or nursery production, with leadership experience preferred. -Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. -Proven ability to manage complex schedules and lead teams in a fast-paced environment. -Strong horticultural knowledge and understanding of seasonal production cycles. -Note that marijuana became legal in in Ohio in 2016 for medical use. However, Willoway Nurseries, Inc. Drug Free Safety Policy does not recognize medical or recreational marijuana as acceptable in the workplace, regardless of whether the employee has a prescription or not. The presence of THC will still be considered a positive test result. This mirrors Federal law, which does not recognize marijuana as legal, as the laws are written and voted on at the State level.

Benefits

-Company-paid life insurance -401k Match after 60 days -Annual Salary of $75,000 to $80,000 depending on experience -Comprehensive benefits package including cost effective medical insurance options -Paid Time Off, Paid Holiday Time with no waiting period

The Company

About willoway nurseries, inc.

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