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Horticulture Operations, Production & Grower Leadership Roles

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group
Business Management Consulting • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about BEST Human Capital & Advisory Groupexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage greenhouse and nursery production operations, including plant movement, quality assurance, inventory, labor, and regulatory compliance.

  • Lead and develop teams, including propagation and growing staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

  • Collaborate with other departments such as sales, logistics, and maintenance to ensure efficient production, high-quality plant output, and timely delivery.

Job description


Current Greenhouse & Nursery Leadership Opportunities
The horticulture and specialty agriculture industries are undergoing one of the most significant leadership transitions in their history. As a large percentage of experienced Baby Boomer leaders retire from propagation, growing, production, and operational management roles, a new generation of horticulture professionals is being called upon to lead the future of the industry.
We are currently recruiting career-focused leadership professionals for opportunities in Ohio, California, Texas, Missouri, Florida, Hawaii, Michigan, and Alabama. These positions with top 100 industry growers offer the chance to make a meaningful impact while leading talented teams, developing future horticulture professionals, and driving operational excellence. Successful candidates will bring a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing direct reports while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
Why Consider a Career Move?
There has never been a more exciting time to build a long-term leadership career in horticulture.
The industry is facing a critical shortage of experienced leaders, creating exceptional opportunities for professionals who are passionate about plant production and aspire to shape the future of greenhouse and nursery operations. These leadership roles are designed to position high-potential professionals for continued advancement while providing:
  • Ongoing leadership training andprofessional development
  • Clear career progressionopportunities
  • Access to modern equipment,technology, and production systems
  • Investment in operationalefficiencies and innovation
  • Resources needed to consistentlygrow high-quality plant material
  • Exposure to largerresponsibilities and future executive leadership opportunities

For individuals who are motivated by growth, people development, and operational excellence, these positions offer the opportunity to build a rewarding and influential career in one of agriculture's most dynamic sectors.
A Long-Term Leadership Journey
Many of the most successful leaders in horticulture have advanced their careers by gaining experience across multiple locations and operations. A commitment to long-term career growth in production and operations leadership may include relocating several times throughout your career to take advantage of advancement opportunities.
The companies we represent understand the importance of these transitions and provide comprehensive relocation assistance, including relocation stipends and support to help leaders and their families become connected within their new communities and organizations.
Position Summary
Head Growers, Production Managers, and Operations Leaders are responsible for driving the overall health, quality, efficiency, and profitability of greenhouse and nursery production operations.
These highly visible leadership roles oversee growing operations, plant movement, quality assurance, inventory accuracy, labor management, and regulatory compliance. They work closely with sales, production, logistics, and maintenance teams to ensure crops are produced efficiently, meet the highest quality standards, and are delivered according to customer expectations and sales timelines.
Beyond operational execution, these leaders play a critical role in developing people, strengthening organizational culture, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and helping shape the future success of their operations and the broader horticulture industry.
If you're ready to move beyond simply growing plants and begin growing your leadership legacy, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of horticulture.
Notable Key Responsibilities
• Growing Operations & Staff Management
• Propagation Team Leadership
• Watering, Fertilization & Crop Nutrition
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) & Chemical Applications
• Plant Moving & Space Management
• Plant Quality Management
• Weeding Programs
• Inventory Management & Accuracy
• Forecasting
• P&L & Budgeting
• Plant Dumping & Crop Viability
• Purchasing & Materials Management
• Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
• Crop Recipe Development & Continuous Improvement
• Purchased Plant Evaluation & Vendor Communication
• Sales Collaboration & Product Development
• Order Pulling Coordination
• Production Department Collaboration
• Cross-Department Communication & Support
Take the next step in your horticulture leadership journey. If you possess the passion, technical expertise, and propagation, production, or operational leadership experience to help shape the future of the industry, we invite you to apply. Please forward your resume and career objectives to: Todd Downing tdowning@bhcagroup.comor Harrison Downing hdowning@bhcagroup.com
All inquiries are confidentially protected and appreciated.

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