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Nursery Container Grower Manager

Employer
MorePeople
Location
West Midlands
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
17 Oct 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Grower Jobs
Sector
Garden Centres & Nurseries

Job Details



Nursery Container Grower Manager
West Midlands

The successful candidate for this Growing position will be responsible for the production of saleable stock, including planning for and overseeing potting and cultural functions. They will also aid container staff development and provide support to them, so that they thrive in an environment of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities


Lead and develop the Container team, identifying personnel development requirements and ensuring delivery.
Oversee all potting activity to required quantities and deadlines, maximising efficiencies whilst maintaining high quality.
Liaise with young stock providers, calling in stock and modifying plans as necessary.
Plan for and call in production variable materials as required and in liaison with the Purchasing team.
Plan for weekly space requirements.
Provide for irrigation and crop husbandry requirements.
Work with Crop Protection Supervisor to ensure P&D and weed control requirements are met.
Contribute to the development of the Company's technical knowledge, best practise and innovation.
Ensure legislative compliance.
Promote company initiatives and manage their delivery within your department.
Participate in appropriate training, and be committed to ongoing personal and professional development.

Core Skills and Attributes


A professional horticulturist, preferably with experience in the production of HONS.
A people person, able to develop and motivate reportees.
Enthusiastic, practical and driven to succeed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confident IT skills - familiarity with ERP systems would be advantageous.
Able to work effectively as part of a team, actively supporting other team members, whilst also being self-motivated to work independently, without direct supervision.
Able to work accurately under pressure in a busy environment.
Innovative & creative in decision making & problem solving.

Company

MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden & Leisure sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.

Founded in 2000, our team comprises extremely knowledgeable ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters who are passionate about the sectors. We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
Riverside Suite
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom

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