Manager - Nursery Operations
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic, result oriented, and experienced Manager – Nursery Operations to lead our commercial nursery production and landscaping operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for nursery production planning, operational excellence, business development, project implementation, and team leadership to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all nursery production operations, maximizing land utilization, productivity, and plant species diversity.
Develop annual and seasonal production plans to ensure timely availability of quality planting materials.
Oversee propagation, cultivation, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease management, harvesting, and inventory control.
Plan, design, and supervise landscaping and plantation projects for government, corporate, institutional, and private clients.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with corporate clients, NGOs, government agencies, and institutions to expand nursery business and sales.
Develop and implement operational efficiency strategies to minimize production costs, reduce input wastage, and improve productivity.
Manage nursery budgets, procurement, resource allocation, and cost control to achieve financial targets.
Lead project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and ensure timely completion within budget.
Coordinate field activities with local authorities, development partners, consultants, and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, safety, and sustainability standards.
Monitor nursery performance through KPIs and prepare operational reports for management.
Recruit, train, supervise, and motivate nursery staff while maintaining a high-performance work culture.
Identify new business opportunities in nursery production, landscaping, plantation, and horticultural services.
Experience
- At least 5 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Animal/Plant Breeding, Agro based Startup
Education
MS in Horticulture (Preferred)
B.Sc. in Agriculture (Mandatory)
Additional Requirements
- Age At least 30 years
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a reputed nursery production or commercial horticulture organization.
Proven experience in nursery management, plant propagation, commercial production, landscaping, or plantation project implementation.
Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale nursery operations will be an added advantage.
Highly experienced professionals with exceptional practical expertise are strongly encouraged to apply
Required Skills:
Strong leadership and people management abilities.
Sound technical knowledge of nursery production and horticultural practices.
Excellent planning, budgeting, and project management skills.
Business development and client relationship management.
Knowledge of plant health, irrigation systems, fertilizer management, and integrated pest management (IPM).
Strong communication, negotiation, and report writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Compensation & Other Benefits
Attractive salary and performance based evaluations
Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
Opportunity to lead large-scale commercial nursery and landscaping operations.
Collaborative and innovation-driven working environment.
After completing the probation period and confirmation of the assigned task, gratuity and provident fund will be provided along with medical and residential support to the deserving candidate.
How to Apply
How to ApplyInterested candidates are requested to send their updated CV along with a recent passport-size photograph to: Email: hr@greensavvybd.com
Send your CV to the given email hr@greensavvybd.com