Farm Production Coordinator

Damascus OR

Description

A well established and respected wholesale bare root nursery in the Portland, OR metro area is seeking a Production Coordinator (PC) to work with our existing production farm and propagation managers. This would be a career position for the right candidate. The PC’s responsibilities include: • Be intimately knowledgeable of and maintain our production schedule. • Coordinate the planning, buying (seed & seedlings), planting and growing of our nursery stock between our farms and propagation department. • Coordinate the harvest between farm managers and harvest crew leaders. • Facilitate the pesticide program for farm managers including purchasing. • Coordinate plant potting needs with container yard manager. • Coordinate all farming supplies with managers and procure. • Help finance manager with production budget items. • Help identify projects related to production for project manager. • Additional periodic duties as needs arise related to production of crops. Candidate should have a minimum of five years of hands on experience in nursery production as a farm manager or crew leader. Horticulture education is preferred, but not required if experience is sufficient. Computer skills of common office programs are a must. Self-starting and team player attitude is paramount. Salary will be competitive and based on experience, additional bonus dependent on profitability. Healthcare insurance, vacation and 401k benefits included as well as company vehicle.