General Manager – Leading Production Nursery | $200K Package
Location: North-Western Sydney Region
Senior Leadership Role | Drive Innovation & Growth
We are seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations at a key production nursery. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, increasing efficiencies, improving quality control, and implementing systems that ensure the long-term success and growth of the nursery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership & Strategy: Lead the team, implement new systems, and foster a culture of accountability.
* Production & Quality Control: Oversee all growing, potting, and stock management processes to maintain top-tier quality.
* Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability through efficiency improvements.
* Process & System Implementation: Introduce production planning systems, reporting structures, and KPI-driven management.
* Workforce Development: Build a strong management team with clear responsibilities and performance incentives.
* Innovation & Growth: Identify and execute product development opportunities, branding strategies, and new technologies.
Key Focus Areas:
* Re-implement and introduce systems, processes, and practices to increase efficiencies, output, and quality control while creating lasting standards.
* Ensure adherence to company procedures and processes across all aspects of the operation.
* Introduce a production planning system to minimize risks and manage the production process effectively.
* Create and implement reporting systems that generate reliable, easily understood data for decision-making.
* Develop a management team with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and KPIs to ensure optimum performance.
* Identify and implement efficiency improvements through new equipment, processes, and cost-benefit analysis.
* Ensure that gained efficiencies are reported and maintained for long-term success.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement aligned with the company’s overall values and culture.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven leadership in production nurseries, horticulture, or agribusiness.
* Strong commercial acumen with experience in budget and operations management.
* A hands-on, team-centric approach with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.
* Expertise in implementing systems that drive accountability, performance, and long-term growth.
This is an exciting opportunity to reshape and elevate operations at a leading production nursery. If you have the vision, expertise, and drive to lead a high-performing team, we want to hear from you.
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Overseas candidates are welcome to apply – relocation costs can be discussed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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