Director - Production

Director - Production Job Details | theredsead By continuing to use and navigate this website, you are agreeing to the use of cookies. Accept Close Skip to main content Language English View Profile Home Job Opportunities Language English View Profile Home Job Opportunities Home Job Opportunities Language English View Profile Search by Keyword Show More Options Loading... Department All Apply now » Director - Production Division: Botanica Red Sea Department: Commercial Company: The Red Sea Landscape Nursery Redefining Sustainability | Innovating for the Future | Creating a Lasting Impact Botanica is a subsidiary of Red Sea Global and is part of the Red Sea Global Group of companies. We specialize in providing dedicated sustainable greenery across Red Sea Global’ s destinations ensuring careful integration of new species with local flora. As a subsidiary, Botanica benefits from shared strategic goals and collaborative initiatives within the Red Sea Global group of companies, enhancing our ability to serve our clients effectively. Spanning over 1 million square meters, driving our planet-first approach to sustainability. Since 2020, we have cultivated over 5 million plants, with an ambitious goal of 30 million by 2030, shaping the natural landscapes of The Red Sea & Amaala. With a team of passionate professionals—40% from the local community—and an unwavering commitment to ecological harmony, we are pioneering new global benchmarks in sustainable development. Why Join Us? Sustainability at Scale: Be part of a project that’s transforming landscapes and preserving biodiversity. Innovate & Grow: Work with industry experts in a fast-evolving environment. Global Recognition: Join a company shaping the future of sustainable tourism and development. Work in a Natural Paradise: Contribute to world-class projects in breathtaking locations. Be the Change. Join the World’s Most Visionary Developer Job Purpose: Lead plant production at Botanica Red Sea: growing and supplying plant material from the 180-hectare nursery (annual production capacity of 8 million plants, including propagation, greenhouses and shade houses, flowers, indoor plants, the seed bank and the native species programme, and lead R&D and biosecurity. The role is accountable for plant quality, availability, biosecurity, safety and production cost, and for supplying what Commercial sells at the cost assumed in its pricing, for internal RSG clients and external developments. Production Planning & Output Translate the approved demand plan into production, import and growing plans (propagation, growing cycles, mother stock, imports) with the PMO. Achieve production volumes, plant readiness dates, germination and survival targets; manage the live plant inventory with accurate stock records. Review plant Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for all RSG and external projects; confirm availability, substitutions and lead times before Commercial commits. Agree weekly readiness and dispatch schedules with the Director – Nursery Operations. Nursery Production Lead plant propagation (seed, cuttings, grafting, layering, division), greenhouses and shade houses, flower and food production, indoor plants and the seed bank. Grow the native plant programme and the share of native production. Apply crop management practices (scheduling, fertilization, IPM) to maximize quality and minimize losses. R&D, Plant Health & Biosecurity Own the Biosecurity Protocol: inspection of incoming and imported material, phytosanitary documentation, quarantine, hygiene and traceability. Lead the integrated pest and disease management (IPM) programme and the R&D roadmap (propagation techniques, substrates, irrigation, climate-resilient species). Ensure compliance with MEWA requirements and the use of approved species only. Cost, Productivity & Resources Own the direct cost budget for nursery production and R&D; control labour, materials, water, fuel, equipment and wastage. Plan manpower, equipment and materials with the PMO; report utilization and productivity weekly. Name cost and delivery risks early; propose corrective actions rather than absorbing overruns silently. People, HSSE & Leadership Lead managers, supervisors, horticulturists and operatives across nursery production and R&D; drive competency, training and supervision standards. Ensure zero-harm field operations: permits, method statements, toolbox talks, PPE and incident reporting with HSSE. Deliver the fixed responsibilities of a Department Head (Section 11.1). Policies, Systems, Processes & Standards Follow and enforce all relevant Botanica and RSG Group policies, delegation of authority (DoA), processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled, auditable and consistent manner. Safety, Quality & Environment Apply and champion the safety, quality and environmental management system (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and the compliance management system (ISO 37301) to ensure employee safety,

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Lead plant production at Botanica Red Sea: growing and supplying plant material from the 180-hectare nursery (annual production capacity of 8 million plants, including propagation, greenhouses and shade houses, flowers, indoor plants, the seed bank and the native species programme, and lead R&D and biosecurity. The role is accountable for plant quality, availability, biosecurity, safety and production cost, and for supplying what Commercial sells at the cost assumed in its pricing, for internal RSG clients and external developments. Production Planning & Output Translate the approved demand plan into production, import and growing plans (propagation, growing cycles, mother stock, imports) with the PMO. Achieve production volumes, plant readiness dates, germination and survival targets; manage the live plant inventory with accurate stock records. Review plant Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for all RSG and external projects; confirm availability, substitutions and lead times before Commercial commits. Agree weekly readiness and dispatch schedules with the Director – Nursery Operations. Nursery Production Lead plant propagation (seed, cuttings, grafting, layering, division), greenhouses and shade houses, flower and food production, indoor plants and the seed bank. Grow the native plant programme and the share of native production. Apply crop management practices (scheduling, fertilization, IPM) to maximize quality and minimize losses. R&D, Plant Health & Biosecurity Own the Biosecurity Protocol: inspection of incoming and imported material, phytosanitary documentation, quarantine, hygiene and traceability. Lead the integrated pest and disease management (IPM) programme and the R&D roadmap (propagation techniques, substrates, irrigation, climate-resilient species). Ensure compliance with MEWA requirements and the use of approved species only. Cost, Productivity & Resources Own the direct cost budget for nursery production and R&D; control labour, materials, water, fuel, equipment and wastage. Plan manpower, equipment and materials with the PMO; report utilization and productivity weekly. Name cost and delivery risks early; propose corrective actions rather than absorbing overruns silently. People, HSSE & Leadership Lead managers, supervisors, horticulturists and operatives across nursery production and R&D; drive competency, training and supervision standards. Ensure zero-harm field operations: permits, method statements, toolbox talks, PPE and incident reporting with HSSE. Deliver the fixed responsibilities of a Department Head (Section 11.1). Policies, Systems, Processes & Standards Follow and enforce all relevant Botanica and RSG Group policies, delegation of authority (DoA), processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled, auditable and consistent manner. Safety, Quality & Environment Apply and champion the safety, quality and environmental management system (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and the compliance management system (ISO 37301) to ensure employee safety