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$66,560.00/yr - $2,800.00/yr

We at Leaf'd Box are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Greenhouse Manager to oversee our greenhouse operations. This role is a balance of hands-on greenhouse work and technical operations, requiring strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for horticulture. The Greenhouse Manager will lead a team of greenhouse workers and an executive greenhouse assistant, managing all aspects of plant care, production, and logistics. This is for vegetable, flower, and herb gardening only. This includes pest control and fertilizer applications, watering schedules, plant growth tracking, and the nationwide shipment of thousands of plants each week.

This role requires not only expertise in vegetable greenhouse management but also strong technical skills in Excel and operations management. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who can guide a team, collaborate with the director of operations, and independently run a large-scale greenhouse facility.

We at Leaf'd Box are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Greenhouse Manager to oversee our greenhouse operations. This role is a balance of hands-on greenhouse work and technical operations, requiring strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for horticulture. The Greenhouse Manager will lead a team of greenhouse workers and an executive greenhouse assistant, managing all aspects of plant care, production, and logistics. This is for vegetable, flower, and herb gardening only. This includes pest control and fertilizer applications, watering schedules, plant growth tracking, and the nationwide shipment of thousands of plants each week.

This role requires not only expertise in vegetable greenhouse management but also strong technical skills in Excel and operations management. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who can guide a team, collaborate with the director of operations, and independently run a large-scale greenhouse facility.

• Oversee all daily greenhouse operations and lead the greenhouse team.
• Manage pest control and fertilizer applications directly.
• Develop and maintain watering schedules to optimize plant health.
• Track plant growth cycles and production using spreadsheets and technical systems.
• Coordinate weekly shipments of thousands of herbs, flowers, and vegetables nationwide.
• Collaborate with the director of operations to plan plant lists and ensure top-quality crops.
• Balance hands-on greenhouse work with technical, computer-based operations.
• Ensure team productivity, efficiency, and high standards in all operations.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Bachelors degree in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field.
• Previous experience in greenhouse management and plant production.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently oversee a large-scale greenhouse operation.

• 66,560 - 72,800 per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Select paid holidays.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Farming

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At Colonial Gardens, we pride ourselves on being a unique garden center recognized as one of KC's Top 100 Independent Garden Centers for two consecutive years. We offer year-round events that engage and delight our community, making us a vibrant destination for gardening enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Are you passionate about plants and inspired by growthpersonally, professionally, and botanically? Our greenhouse is calling for a dedicated leader like you to help us continue our tradition of excellence. We're seeking an experienced Greenhouse Manager to oversee all aspects of greenhouse operations, from plant health and inventory management to budget performance. Your leadership will ensure operational excellence and exceptional quality care, while fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture.

If you're passionate about horticulture, thrive in dynamic environments, and are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences through teamwork and innovation, we invite you to apply and grow with us! As our Greenhouse Manager, you'll flourish in a lively, fast-paced setting where your leadership ensures healthy plants, satisfied customers, and a motivated team ready to succeed. Your efforts will support our continued growth and help us create memorable experiences for visitors and the community alike.

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 + variable compensation based on achieved goal objectives

About Us: Colonial Gardens, located in Blue Springs, MO, was added to our brand family in 2016. Founded in 1969, renovations began in 2017 to create an agritourism destination. It is the garden center, reimagined! We offer a greenhouse, nursery, caf and coffee shop, event space, and farmer's market. It's where plants, food and farms connect. Educational classes promoting local agriculture and sustainability as well as private events are also offered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead, manage, and hold accountable the site team to ensure the successful execution of operational plans and goals. Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Budget/P&L: Accountable for the department's Profit & Loss (P&L) performance by managing the budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Greenhouse Management: Oversee all facets of greenhouse operations, including monitoring plant health, facility maintenance, and key performance metrics.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory by tracking stock levels, forecast needs, and optimize product availability to minimize waste.
• Safe Workplace: Promote and maintain a safe work environment and ensure staff training on safety protocols.

Essential Job Duties:

• Hold regular team meetings to discuss performance, goals, and challenges
• Analyze market trends to inform inventory decisions and boost sales
• Procure products based on demand and market analysis, implement production plans annually for onsite growing
• Monitor sales metrics and ensure Revenue and Gross Margin, including Shrink, targets are met
• Conduct regular budget analysis to uncover cost-saving opportunities
• Implement effective product placement strategies and signage
• Collaborate with Marketing to enhance promotional efforts and campaigns
• Maintain the Greenhouse facility, plant health measures, and ensure safe working conditions
• Lead cross-departmental collaboration for seamless operations
• Travel to trade shows and events as required
• Other job duties as assigned

Competencies for Success:

• Customer Service & Retention: Demonstrate concern for satisfying external and/or internal customers.
• Personal Accountability: Take responsibility for individual or team performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, and requesting feedback.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
• Develops Self & Others: Has desire and drive to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform job more effectively. Leads by example, with a commitment to supporting and actively contributing to the development of self and others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Business Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of equivalent experience in greenhouse management or related fields, landscaping, garden centers, and nurseries
• Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with inventory systems

We honor our core values and expect our employees to as well. They are work hard, take pride in your work, be optimistic and respectful, show commitment, and continually grow.

We invite individuals who think like we do and will position us for major organizational growth to apply today. Join us in revolutionizing the green industry!

We at Leaf'd Box are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Greenhouse Manager to oversee our greenhouse operations. This role is a balance of hands-on greenhouse work and technical operations, requiring strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for horticulture. The Greenhouse Manager will lead a team of greenhouse workers and an executive greenhouse assistant, managing all aspects of plant care, production, and logistics. This is for vegetable, flower, and herb gardening only. This includes pest control and fertilizer applications, watering schedules, plant growth tracking, and the nationwide shipment of thousands of plants each week.

This role requires not only expertise in vegetable greenhouse management but also strong technical skills in Excel and operations management. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who can guide a team, collaborate with the director of operations, and independently run a large-scale greenhouse facility.

• Oversee all daily greenhouse operations and lead the greenhouse team.
• Manage pest control and fertilizer applications directly.
• Develop and maintain watering schedules to optimize plant health.
• Track plant growth cycles and production using spreadsheets and technical systems.
• Coordinate weekly shipments of thousands of herbs, flowers, and vegetables nationwide.
• Collaborate with the director of operations to plan plant lists and ensure top-quality crops.
• Balance hands-on greenhouse work with technical, computer-based operations.
• Ensure team productivity, efficiency, and high standards in all operations.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Bachelors degree in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field.
• Previous experience in greenhouse management and plant production.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently oversee a large-scale greenhouse operation.

• $66,560 -$72,800 per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Select paid holidays.

• Plan and implement sustainable and organic vegetable crop production, including crop production, crop rotation, propagation, transplanting, cultivation, harvest, and post-harvest handling. Manage greenhouse operations including seedling propagation schedules, temperature/humidity controls, and pest monitoring. Maintain compliance with USDA organic standards, food safety protocols, and worker safety guidelines. Create and maintain detailed records for crop inputs, planting/harvest dates, yields, fertility plans, and supply usage. Order and track seeds, tools, equipment, and supplies; maintain farm inventory and sourcing schedules. Ensure proper sanitation and handling practices for post-harvest crops. Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance of tools, irrigation systems, and machinery. Develop SOPs, field maps, workflows, and protocols that enhance efficiency and ensure consistency. Contribute to seasonal planning, long-term site development, and infrastructure projects.

• Supervise seasonal farm staff, volunteers, and youth program participants. Provide hands-on training in organic growing practices, tool usage, food safety, and farm tasks. Help onboard new staff and ensure adherence to safety protocols and standard procedures. Collaborate with instructors and program coordinators on curriculum delivery for internships, field classes, and the Taste of the Trades youth program.

• Host tours and engage with campus visitors, including VIP guests, donors, and external partners. Represent FoodLab at university events, conferences, and outreach programs. Support event logistics including farm prep, signage, produce displays, and vendor/staff coordination. Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop farm-based demonstration projects and workshops. Provide produce and visual resources for student projects, public talks, and exhibitions

• Monitor and manage field operations budget in coordination with the Executive Director. Submit records and reports related to field trials, budgets, or grant-funded initiatives. Support internal reporting by providing crop records, staff time logs, and program data. Participate in staff meetings and contribute to FoodLab's overall strategy and mission.

• Greeting customers as they come into the greenhouse, learning what types of plants they are looking for, and making suggestions based on their particular environment.
• Forecasting inventory demand to ensure adequate levels of stock.
• Maintaining relationships with our suppliers and placing orders.
• Supervising greenhouse staff.
• Planning and implementing greenhouse plant displays, working with the merchandising team.
• Answering questions that customers may have and guiding them on proper care and watering procedures.
• Facilitating the sales process and helping coordinate deliveries or plantings.
• Answering customer phone calls and emails.
• Watering plants and making sure that the nursery is neat and clean.
• Communicating with fellow sales people, cashiers, loaders and phone operators as part of a team to ensure complete customer service and satisfaction.

• Plant identification knowledge, including familiarity with fertilizer, potting mediums, common diseases and treatment recommendations.
• Experience with demand forecasting, ordering and inventory management.
• Experience with managing and maintaining the current and new inventory of indoor plants.
• Experience managing a retail team.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, respectful, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work individually without close supervision and in a team environment.
• Ability to stand or be physically active for hours at a time, including lifting and moving plants.
• Willingness to work outdoors, rain or shine.
• A degree in horticulture, landscape design, business management, communications, hospitality or a related field is a plus.

• Oversee daily operations across all departments, ensuring alignment with company goals and objective.
• Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategic operational objectives.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems that will improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Manage budgets for the greenhouse operations, ensuring cost-effective practices.
• Ensure that operational decisions and project plans for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the company business plan and vision.
• Oversee the allocation of resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment, to ensure efficient operations.
• Provide performance reports and metrics to senior leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
• Identify training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided.
• Mitigate risks associated with warehouse and greenhouse operations and ensure it is regularly and effectively maintained.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards, including Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, maintain employee relations and corrective counseling process.
• Provide leadership by fostering a positive, collaborative work environment, managing all aspects of employment, conducting regular staff meetings, mentoring team members, and maintaining effective communication and policy implementation.
• Source and hire outside contractors as required to maintain the facility.
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operational Management, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred. Alternatively, candidates with 10 years of relevant experience in a similar leadership role may also be considered.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a greenhouse environment, manufacturing, or food processing environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and the PrimusGFS Program
• Experience with the PRIVA greenhouse climate control system is considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices
• Strong background in strategic planning, resource allocation, and operations management.
• Commitment to high professional ethical standards; an influential leader able to motivate with excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style; exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical thinker: able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Strong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on time
• Proficiency in MS Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is considered an asset.
• Must be flexible to shift assignments as required to meet both customer & business needs

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; willingness and ability to travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• This role operates in a hot, humid environment, where temperatures range from 90-100°F or more depending on the time of year. Occasional work within a refrigerated packhouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation