Greenhouse Quality Control Supervisor - Fort Collins Nursery

Fort Collins Nursery is looking for a Greenhouse Quality Control Supervisor! This role features a key player to ensure the Greenhouse department runs smoothly. The employee in this position must be self-driven, able to solve problems and have the sincere desire to lead a team of Retail Sales Associates in a fast-paced environment. As a leader in the department, the employee in this position must also embody the Unifying Principles.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Communicate and coordinate with Greenhouse Personnel Supervisor for planning and departmental success.
• Training of department staff on plant-specific quality control processes.
• Coordinates and oversees the day-to-day workflow of subordinate staff in the department.
• Managing displays, themed areas and ensuring adequate customer communication through signs and organization.
• Advocates for department supply needs.
• Assist and oversee in unloading, processing, and stocking product.
• Works with other Nursery Supervisors to grow inter-departmental cooperation and engagement.
• Encouraging the healthy growth of Greenhouse plants, including proper fertilization.
• Responsible for the maintenance of Greenhouse equipment such as golf carts, filters, hoses and fans.
• Responsible for the organization, scheduling, and training of staff on propagation processes.
• Produces or oversees proper signage for Greenhouse plants and specific areas.
• Encouraging the healthy growth of both Greenhouse employees and Greenhouse plants.
• Upon receipt of Pesticide Applicator License, will be responsible for timely and accurate application of pesticides in propagation house.
• Will be responsible for printing tags for product.
• Assisting customers in making gardening choices that help ensure their success.
• Ensuring customers have a pleasant shopping experience by keeping the Greenhouse well stocked, clean and engaging.
• Successfully complete forklift training and be able to operate.
• Organize and maintain the Custom Potting Program.
• Coordinate the planning and setup of retail displays and price tags.
• Supporting general retail operations as needed.
• Responsible for Greenhouse plant maintenance and pest management.
• Assist customers in plant problem diagnostics and provide advice.

Position Requirements:

• A valid pesticide applicator license is required, or must be obtained within six weeks of employment. Ongoing maintenance of the license is also mandatory.
• Horticultural knowledge/background in plants.
• Pest & disease identification/diagnosis.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to assign and delegate tasks as necessary.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Ability to operate independently and problem solve without direct supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Two years related experience in the industry required.
• Experience in a leadership position or leading teams in a retail setting preferred.
• Staff scheduling experience.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space.
• Communicating with customers for majority of the shift.
• Position will be both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.