McCorkle Nurseries is hiring a Nursery Manager who is responsible for the implementation and execution of the production plan within the assigned nursery area. The Manager provides leadership and decision-making necessary to effectively contribute to the overall success of the company.

About Us:
At McCorkle Nurseries, we grow and market more than 6 million plants annually from our 1182-acre growing operations, delivering to over 1,800 customers in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic states. McCorkle focuses on growing woody ornamentals, shrubs, and evergreens. Through our commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible growing practices, we were the first North American nursery shrub grower to receive an MPS-A rating from More Profitable Sustainability, the international standard for sustainability in the flower and ornamental plant industry. Following the core values passed down from our founder, we are committed to faithfully serving our customers with high-quality plants through our strong, focused, and hardworking team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support Plant Health, Propagation, and Grower teams, including recruiting, hiring, training, supervision, and performance management.
Oversee daily operations by anticipating team needs, monitoring progress, maintaining clear communication, and ensuring accountability.
Drive production efficiency by meeting targets, maintaining quality standards, reducing plant loss, and managing budgets.
Develop and execute production plans, including potting, growing, maintenance, selection, and loading activities.
Maintain accurate inventory and provide needed information to operations, sales, and other departments.
Manage employee attendance, timekeeping, performance reviews, and disciplinary documentation.
Foster a positive, high-performance team culture while maintaining a safe, incident-free workplace through strong communication, daily safety awareness, and consistent policy compliance.
Oversee facilities, equipment, and production needs while coordinating with management on personnel, policies, procedures, and operational updates.
Manage departmental budgets and expenses within approved guidelines.
Serve as the designated successor to the General Manager and step into that role as needed with assigned authority.
Build and maintain industry and academic relationships to support plant development initiatives.
Assist in other operational areas as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in nursery manager
Strong leadership with the ability to inspire and achieve outstanding results
Above-average knowledge of business management and horticultural practices
Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
General computer skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn nursery-specific software
Ability to visualize problems and develop solutions related to nursery and personnel matters
Prefer bilingual in English and Spanish

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary + health, vision, and dental insurance.
Supportive team culture with resources to drive success.
Career development opportunities within a growing company.

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