Director of Horticulture

BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group • Newport News, VA

16d

About The Position

Own and manage the “growing by week” program, ensuring all crops are on track to be ready for sale in their scheduled week. Monitor crop progress weekly and flag any delays or risks to readiness. Ensure timely execution of all cultural tasks—planting, trimming, watering, spacing, fertilizing, and pest control. Work closely with planning and sales teams to align growing schedules with inventory and customer demand. Supervise growing staff and assign weekly responsibilities to ensure execution of growing tasks. Implement checklists, SOPs, and visual management tools to track task completion and crop status. Foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement across the growing team. Use data to track crop readiness, identify root causes of delays, and implement corrective action. Maintain regular presence in field. Manage and work closely with field supervisor to prioritize daily tasks. Ensure that growing and plant health activities are completed on time. Scout crops weekly for pests and disease, compile findings, and give to the team. Serve as backup for other growers when needed. Oversee plant deliveries and check plant material for accuracy, quality, and health. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in perennial growing or nursery production, with leadership experience preferred\/
• Strong understanding of horticultural practices and seasonal crop cycles.
• Proven ability to manage detailed schedules and lead teams in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem\-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with production tracking tools or systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the “growing by week” program, ensuring all crops are on track to be ready for sale in their scheduled week.
• Monitor crop progress weekly and flag any delays or risks to readiness.
• Ensure timely execution of all cultural tasks—planting, trimming, watering, spacing, fertilizing, and pest control.
• Work closely with planning and sales teams to align growing schedules with inventory and customer demand.
• Supervise growing staff and assign weekly responsibilities to ensure execution of growing tasks.
• Implement checklists, SOPs, and visual management tools to track task completion and crop status.
• Foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement across the growing team.
• Use data to track crop readiness, identify root causes of delays, and implement corrective action.
• Maintain regular presence in field. Manage and work closely with field supervisor to prioritize daily tasks. Ensure that growing and plant health activities are completed on time.
• Scout crops weekly for pests and disease, compile findings, and give to the team.
• Serve as backup for other growers when needed.
• Oversee plant deliveries and check plant material for accuracy, quality, and health.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance\-based bonus potential when meeting KPI requirements.
• Benefits package including health, dental, vision. Plan details available.
• An aggressive 401k with a 4% match.
• Employee discounts on products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed