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Pest & Disease Management Supervisor

Position Summary

The Pest and Disease Management Supervisor will facilitate nursery procedures and practices to maintain proper pest and disease control in nursery crops, and nursery perimeter.  Practices and procedures used at Greenleaf Nursery are well established.  Candidates should have an interest in production ornamental horticulture as well as working with and training employees in department.

Job Type: Full Time, Salaried Position

**Please submit resumes/applications to Robert Fernandez, at: robert_fernandez@greenleafnursery.com.**

Location Details

El Campo, TX

About Us

Greenleaf Nursery Company is a recognized leader in the nursery industry offering proven stability as well as competitive salaries with outstanding benefit plans. Offering 401K plans, bonuses, health insurance and other benefits, Greenleaf works with its employees to strive for a quality of life that is second to none. By choice, Greenleaf Nursery Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Greenleaf is one of North America’s largest wholesale nursery growers.  Each year Greenleaf Nursery produces millions of container-grown plants for retailers, wholesale distribution centers and landscapers across the U.S. and Canada.

Essential Duties
  • With the assistance of department Foreman, train and coach a team of approximate 8-10 employees in department.
  • Work together as a team with other Production/Operation department staff on nursery to successfully and timely produce high quality container product.
  • Manage applications and product rotations on nursery crops as needed.
  • Manage and carry out yearly budget plan for department.
  • Maintain/facilitate established safety program for department.
Desired Skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Some familiarity of common landscape plants.
  • Enjoy working with plants and people.
Experience
  • Team leadership or desire to lead team
Education Requirements
  • B.S. Degree in Horticulture or similar Agriculture field
Travel Requirements
  • Minimal
Compensation
  • Competitive Wages
  • 401 K
  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays/Vacation
  • Company provided transportation with some personal use privileges
  • Bonus Program
Relocation
  • No relocation programs are available at this time*