Nursery Operations Manager

Nursery Operations Manager Industry: Horticulture / Landscaping / Plants & Agriculture Location: Dubai AED 30000-35000+ excellent benefits Oversee the overall operations of a large-scale nursery and horticulture business. The role will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, plant production, inventory, procurement, logistics, workforce planning and operational performance. Strong operational leadership experience within the horticulture, nursery, landscaping or plants industry, with the ability to manage large-scale facilities, optimise resources, improve productivity and ensure efficient business operations. Responsibilities: • Oversee the day-to-day operations of nursery facilities, ensuring efficient and effective functioning across all operational areas. • Develop and implement operational strategies, procedures and performance standards. • Manage operational budgets, resource allocation and cost control. • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, productivity and profitability. • Oversee plant propagation, cultivation, growing, maintenance and production activities. • Ensure optimal growing conditions, irrigation, fertilisation, pest control and plant health management. • Monitor production schedules, plant availability and stock levels. • Ensure appropriate standards are maintained for plant quality, health and readiness for distribution. • Oversee sourcing and procurement of plants, seeds, soil, fertilisers, equipment and other operational materials. • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate commercial terms. • Establish effective inventory management systems to minimise wastage and ensure stock availability. • Oversee plant handling, storage, transportation and distribution activities. • Ensure appropriate handling procedures are followed to maintain plant quality during storage and transportation. • Establish productivity targets and ensure adherence to operational procedures. • Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve overall operational performance. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Sciences or a related discipline. • 8–12 years of relevant experience in nursery, horticulture, landscaping or plant production operations. • Previous experience in a senior operational management role, preferably overseeing large-scale nursery facilities. • Strong understanding of plant production, propagation, irrigation systems and horticultural practices. • Demonstrated experience managing large operational teams and multidisciplinary functions. • Experience in budgeting, procurement, inventory management and operational cost control. • Strong commercial and operational acumen, with the ability to drive productivity and profitability. • Excellent leadership, planning and stakeholder management skills. • Experience in the GCC or other arid-climate environments would be advantageous. Preferred Industry Background • Commercial nurseries and plant production companies. • Horticulture and agricultural businesses. • Landscaping and green infrastructure companies. • Large-scale plant growing and distribution operations.

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Sciences or a related discipline. 8–12 years of relevant experience in nursery, horticulture, landscaping or plant production operations. Previous experience in a senior operational management role, preferably overseeing large-scale nursery facilities. Strong understanding of plant production, propagation, irrigation systems and horticultural practices. Demonstrated experience managing large operational teams and multidisciplinary functions. Experience in budgeting, procurement, inventory management and operational cost control. Strong commercial and operational acumen, with the ability to drive productivity and profitability. Excellent leadership, planning and stakeholder management skills. Experience in the GCC or other arid-climate environments would be advantageous.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of nursery facilities, ensuring efficient and effective functioning across all operational areas. Develop and implement operational strategies, procedures and performance standards. Manage operational budgets, resource allocation and cost control. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, productivity and profitability. Oversee plant propagation, cultivation, growing, maintenance and production activities. Ensure optimal growing conditions, irrigation, fertilisation, pest control and plant health management. Monitor production schedules, plant availability and stock levels. Ensure appropriate standards are maintained for plant quality, health and readiness for distribution. Oversee sourcing and procurement of plants, seeds, soil, fertilisers, equipment and other operational materials. Manage supplier relationships and negotiate commercial terms. Establish effective inventory management systems to minimise wastage and ensure stock availability. Oversee plant handling, storage, transportation and distribution activities. Ensure appropriate handling procedures are followed to maintain plant quality during storage and transportation. Establish productivity targets and ensure adherence to operational procedures. Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve overall operational performance.