IPM Manager

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Flowerwood Nursery, Inc. is a third-generation family-owned wholesale nursery selling only to the trade with locations in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Flowerwood provides broadleaf evergreens, conifers, deciduous shrubs, grasses, groundcovers, trees, perennials, and seasonal color throughout the Southern and Mid-Atlantic states.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive pest management program that prioritizes environmentally friendly and sustainable approaches at an economical cost.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Develop and implement IPM plans and strategies that align with best management practices and comply with regulations.
• Conduct thorough nursery assessments of pest related risks and develop the appropriate response to mitigate these risks effectively.
• Monitor and continuously evaluate pest control programs to assess their effectiveness and make necessary adjustments to optimize outcomes.
• Train and educate staff on pest identification, prevention, and control methods promoting a culture of proactive pest management.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of spray schedules, treatment plans, and compliance reports.
• Coordinate with management team of daily chemical applications to ensure compatibility of operations and control measures.
• Analyze seasonal data, research, and report revisions to IPM plans to improve crop quality.
• Ensure IPM and related personnel receive annual & biannual health tests.
• Ensure WPS compliance.
• Maintain an up-to-date SDS database.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
• Stay updated with new innovations in the industry related to IPM.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, or a related field or equivalent combination of
• education and 5-10 years’ experience preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience managing or supervising employees.
• Commercial Pesticide license is preferred.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of plant physiology, entomology, and pathology.
• Proficient mathematical skills related to chemical usage rates and equipment calibration.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and coaching skills; responsive and persuasive at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills, prioritization, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lifts/pulls/carries up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand, sit, talk, and hear, and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.
• On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, or reach above the shoulders.
• Operate typical office equipment such as a computer, telephone, copy machine, etc.
• Regular mental demands such as comprehension, reasoning, decision making, and strong math skills.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Continuous work in an office and nursery setting.
• Minimal travel.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Pesticide Applicator's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person