Humphris Nursery is a large, progressive wholesale nursery based in Mooroolbark with a team of 120+ staff across four production sites located in the outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and the Yarra Valley. Established in 1879 and cared for by 6 generations of the Humphris family, we've modernised and evolved into the market leader that we are today, something we're incredibly proud of.
At Humphris Nursery, we are dedicated to cultivating excellence in horticulture. Our mission is to provide high-quality plants and exceptional service to our customers. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Young Plants Team Leader to join our dynamic team.
As the Young Plants Team Leader, you will oversee our Mother stock, and the production and care of young plants in our nursery. This role requires a blend of horticultural expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive team environment.
Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of horticultural staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and professional growth.Production Oversight: Manage the production schedule and processes for young plants and ensuring adherence to quality standards and efficient workflow.Plant Care Management: Monitor and maintain the health of young plants through proper irrigation, nutrition, pruning and grading of plants.Mother-stock Program Management: Manage the daily maintenance of our mother-stock program, including irrigation, nutrition, and general plant care. Ensure that all mother plants are healthy and well-maintained to support high-quality production.Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels, ensuring that materials and supplies are available for production needs while minimising waste.Quality Control: Implement and enforce quality control measures to maintain high standards in plant health, appearance, and readiness supply.Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as Propagation, Potting and sales to align production with customer demands and market trends.Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production metrics, plant health, and team performance, providing regular updates to management.Safety Compliance: Ensure that all team members adhere to safety protocols and best practices in the workplace.Qualifications: Proven experience in horticulture, agriculture or similar. Strong leadership and team management skills.Knowledge of plant care, irrigation, nutrition, pruning and grading of plants, and horticultural best practices.Excellent communication and organisational abilities.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for professional development and growth.A supportive and collaborative work environment.The chance to make a significant impact in a growing company.How to Apply: If you're passionate about horticulture and ready to lead a team, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter to ******
Join us in nurturing growth—both in plants and in our team!
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