Nursery Supervisor

PRT • Camden, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team. PRT is seeking a Nursery Supervisor. You will have responsibilities in all day-to-day operations associated with bareroot and container seedling production at our Pine Hill location, which grows 60 M seedlings annually. Assisting the Nursery Manager in strategic planning and implementation of seed stratification, field prep, fertilization, soil fumigation, irrigation troubleshooting, and planting container and bareroot seedling crops and cover crops. Once crops are established, you will assist in all cultural activities involved in the production of a quality seedling crop, (i.e. irrigation management, pesticide/fertilizer applications, seedling inventories, and various other specialized cultural activities.). With the arrival of fall, your focus will turn to finalizing inventories, strong customer communications, managing a contract labor force, seedling harvest, and logistics. Equipment, buildings, and grounds must be always maintained to prevent downtime, unscheduled maintenance, and foster good housekeeping. This position requires very little overnight travel. A few annual meetings will be required. LOCATION: Camden, Alabama, Pine Hill PRT About the location: Grow Together, Succeed Together Sweet Home Alabama. With attractions like Bridgeport Beach and Roland Cooper State Park — and daily Alabama River excursions from Gee’s Bend Ferry — Camden, Alabama, is a great place to get outdoors! Roland Cooper State Park is located six miles northwest of Camden and offers camping, fishing, golfing, picnicking, and swimming along the banks of the 22,000-acre William Dannelly Reservoir (Lake Dannelly), an impoundment of the Alabama River. In addition, Camden hosts an office of the Gee's Bend Ferry which traverses the river just north of the city. Take a tour at the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center and learn a few fascinating facts about local art, quilt making, furniture, clothing, and shoe repair. At the end of your day, stop by the Gaines Ridge Dinner Club for irresistible Southern-style surf and turf. More Than Just a Job: This is your chance to make a tangible impact on our planet. At PRT, you'll be part of a legacy that has planted over 5 billion trees! We're not just growing seedlings; we're cultivating a greener future, one tree at a time.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of pine seedling nursery/agricultural operations, equipment, irrigation, soil fertility, and pesticides.
• Strong team leadership and people management experience.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-driven and oriented, with a strong work ethic and dedication to safety and excellence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities in all day-to-day operations associated with bareroot and container seedling production
• Assisting the Nursery Manager in strategic planning and implementation of seed stratification, field prep, fertilization, soil fumigation, irrigation troubleshooting, and planting container and bareroot seedling crops and cover crops
• Assist in all cultural activities involved in the production of a quality seedling crop, (i.e. irrigation management, pesticide/fertilizer applications, seedling inventories, and various other specialized cultural activities.)
• Finalizing inventories
• Customer communications
• Managing a contract labor force
• Seedling harvest, and logistics
• Equipment, buildings, and grounds must be always maintained to prevent downtime, unscheduled maintenance, and foster good housekeeping

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth: Earn a competitive annual salary with opportunities for bonus or short-term incentives and build your financial future with our matching RRSP.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with our extended health, vision, and dental coverage, along with paid vacation and holidays.
• Career Development & Learning: Grow your skills and advance your career with personalized guidance and a learning-focused culture that prioritizes continuous development.
• Stable, Inclusive & Collaborative Environment: Join a year-round stable company where your voice matters in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Make a Difference for the Planet: Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees