Driscoll's

Global supplier of fresh berries

Lead Nursery Supervisor

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMoulay Bousselham, MoroccoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in horticulture and people management are required.
Experience with horticulture crops is required.
Plant nursery experience is required.
Three to five years of people management experience are required.
French is required.
Ability to navigate the complexity of a large farming operation within the company.
Ability to perform under pressure.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Work with the Nursery Manager to implement best-growing practices and ensure plants are grown to the highest possible standard.
Innovate and adapt growing techniques to improve plant quality.
Supervise field tasks and lead the team of field workers.
Plan tasks and labor.
Keep relevant records, ensure field equipment is in working order, and monitor mechanical repairs to ensure they are completed on time.
Support the Nursery Manager with planning to develop a clear weekly work strategy for farming each crop.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree.
Experience with berry crops and substrate production.
English language skills.
Leadership skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A customer-oriented service mindset.
Experience building and maintaining relationships.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Analytical skills.
A proactive attitude.
A self-starter approach.

About the Opportunity

The Operations Department is accountable to fulfill Driscoll’s demand for fruit and the respective demand for plant material, innovation and research on plants, systems and techniques that can generate added value throughout the supply chain from plants to consumer Delight.

As part of the Operations Department, the Lead Nursery Supervisor will focus on the proper execution of field tasks to grow the best plants for our growers, ensuring on time, in full deliveries with the required qualities while gaining knowledge around our genetics to bring value to the entire region and enterprise.

This position will be based in Sidi Bouknadel, Morocco.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Nursery Manager to implement best-growing practices and ensure the plants are grown to the highest possible standard

• Strive to innovate and adapt new growing techniques to improve the quality of the plants

• Supervising field tasks and leading the team of field workers

• Task and labor planning

• Keep track of relevant records, making sure that the equipment in the field is in working order, monitoring mechanical repairs so that they are carried out on time

• Support the Nursery Manager on the planning aspect to generate a clear work strategy for farming each crop each week

Candidate Profile

•   Bachelor’s degree preferred
•   3-5 years of experience in horticulture and people management required
•   Experience with berry crops and substrate production is preferred
•   Experience with horticulture crops
•   Plant nursery experience
•   3-5 years people management experience required
•   Leadership skills
•   Language skills: English preferred, French Required
•   Ability to navigate in the complexity of a large farming operation within the company
•   Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•   Customer oriented, Service mindset
•   Experience building and maintaining relationships
•   Strong problem-solving skills
•   Perform under pressure
•   Analytical skills
•   Pro-active attitude
•   Self-starter and work independently

About the Company

Driscoll's

Global supplier of fresh berries

Driscoll’s is a global leader in growing and selling fresh berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, through hundreds of independent growers around the world. It combines long farming heritage with dedicated agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists, and entomologists to grow high-quality berries on family farms. The company uses exclusive patented berry varieties developed through natural breeding methods (no GMOs), and its independent growers cultivate the seedlings and provide care so that the berries reach consumers as tasty, high-quality fruit. Compared with many competitors, Driscoll’s differentiates itself with its patented varieties, a strong emphasis on taste and quality, and a global, farmer-driven network that focuses on producing the finest berries under the Only the Finest Berries brand. The goal is to be the trusted source for the best-tasting fresh berries worldwide.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 1944

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