Greenhouse Manager

About Suncrest: Since 1976, Suncrest has been providing beautiful plants and landscapes with the help of our team of Horticultural Superheroes. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality plants, exceptional customer service, and expert gardening advice. With a wide selection of plants, garden supplies, and home décor, we offer customers a one-stop shop for enhancing their homes inside and out. Our culture fosters acceptance, appreciation, and a warm, friendly team atmosphere. We are seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Greenhouse Manager to oversee greenhouse operations including plant production, care, customer service, merchandising, inventory management, purchasing, vendor relations, and staff leadership. Position Overview: The Greenhouse Manager oversees the daily operations of the greenhouse department, ensuring healthy plant inventory, effective workflows, strong merchandising, customer engagement, and consistent product quality. This role requires hands-on greenhouse production knowledge, strong organizational and leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage staff, facility operations, irrigation, and chemical applications in a retail environment. Job Duties & Responsibilities · Manage, schedule, and supervise full-time and seasonal greenhouse staff. · Train and mentor team members in greenhouse production, plant care, customer service, and operational procedures. · Use operating software for scheduling, inventory tasks, and workflow coordination. · Oversee the care and maintenance of greenhouse crops including annuals, tropicals, and specialty plants. · Perform routine plant maintenance such as watering, spacing, grooming, fertilizing, and health monitoring. · Safely apply pesticides and chemicals in accordance with industry and State of Ohio regulations. · Maintain and operate greenhouse environmental controls, heating/cooling systems, and irrigation systems. · Organize greenhouse layout, displays, and merchandising to reflect seasonal priorities and company standards. · Manage purchasing and inventory planning for greenhouse products and crops. · Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality and availability of plant material. · Assist with marketing through displays, promotions, and featured product selections. · Provide expert horticultural advice and assist customers with greenhouse-related questions and plant selections. · Complete sales transactions following company procedures. · Perform general facility upkeep and operational tasks to maintain greenhouse functionality. · Ensure a safe, clean, and well-organized work environment. · Work weekends and extended hours during peak seasons as required. Qualifications & Skills · Associate degree in Horticulture preferred, with emphasis on greenhouse crops, annuals, and tropicals; or equivalent experience as a greenhouse grower. · General & Greenhouse State of Ohio Pesticide Applicator’s License (or ability to obtain). · 3–5 years of horticultural sales experience in the garden center or greenhouse industry. · Hands-on experience in greenhouse operations and plant production. · Familiarity with pest and disease identification and effective treatment solutions. · Strong leadership abilities with the capability to motivate and guide team members. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Basic computer skills · Strong organizational skills for greenhouse layout, merchandising, and inventory management. · Flexibility to work 40 hours per week, with seasonal increases to 50–55 hours during peak periods. · Ability to work in varying temperatures and humidity levels inside greenhouses. · Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing physically demanding tasks. Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Work Location: In person