Nursery Manager (Forest Seedling Nursery)

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Company Description WHO WE ARE: From a humble beginning in 1988 with six nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest grower of forest seedlings, having grown over 6 billion trees. With 27 Nurseries & 14 Seed Orchards across the US and Canada, we annually cultivate over 630 million high-quality seedlings, playing a vital role in reforestation and sustainable forestry. We're driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to nurturing relationships, driving excellence, and fostering a people-first mindset, all to make a difference for a greener future. Here's what you can expect when you join PRT Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth: Earn a competitive annual salary with opportunities for bonus or short-term incentives and build your financial future with our matching 401K program . Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with our extended health, vision, and dental coverage , along with paid vacation and holidays . Career Development & Learning: Grow your skills and advance your career with personalized guidance and a learning-focused culture that prioritizes continuous development. Stable, Inclusive & Collaborative Environment: Join a year-round stable company where your voice matters in a collaborative and inclusive work environment . Make a Difference for the Planet: Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE: We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team. We are seeking a full-time Nursery Manager to lead our team at PRT Hubbard, in Oregon. As a key part of the most innovative conifer seedling producer in the industry, you'll work with a focus on our people, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. You'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the greenhouses, storage and outdoor seedling production. Responsibilities include financial management, personnel development, customer relations, and ensuring site safety. Your leadership will be crucial in executing PRT's strategy, which is rooted in our core values of stewardship and safeguarding our people, customers, assets, and environment. As the manager of PRT Hubbard, you will lead a small but dedicated team in producing approximately 25 million seedlings annually on a 28 acre, 430,000 sq. ft of greenhouses. The core team consists of 18 full-time employees, who are supported by a flexible seasonal workforce during the spring sow to the busy harvest season from October to December. You will coach and lead this team to produce exceptional results and meet our production targets. WORK STATUS: Full-time Salaried More Than Just a Job: This is your chance to make a tangible impact on our planet. At PRT, you'll be part of a legacy that has planted over 5 billion trees! We're not just growing seedlings; we're cultivating a greener future, one tree at a time. Qualifications WHAT YOU BRING: We're looking for a dedicated leader with a passion for horticulture and sustainable practices: A bachelor's degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry , or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of hands-on experience in nursery operations , with a proven track record of leadership and team management. Working knowledge of pine seedling nursery/agricultural operations, equipment, irrigation, soil fertility, and pesticides. Strong team leadership and people management experience . Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook , with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Customer-driven and oriented , with a strong work ethic and dedication to safety and excellence. Additional Information Next Steps: Ready to grow your career with PRT? Please click “I’m Interested” to initiate your application process and submit your resume our career portal at; Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd. We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive. We encourage you to connect with us at human.resources@prt.com for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond. Still want to learn more? Follow us on Instagram: @TrustedToGrow, Facebook: @PRTGrowingServices LinkedIn: @PRTGrowingServices #trustedtogrow Videos To Watch