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Join Heirloom ™ as a Propagation Supervisor At Heirloom ™, we are passionate about "making the world beautiful, one garden at a time." We are a fast-growing, family-owned nursery nestled in the fertile Willamette Valley in Oregon. With deep roots in our community and a commitment to excellence, we grow and ship own-root roses across the United States and Canada, all from the original farmhouse where our story began. Why Join Us?

Beautiful Workspace :

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of our nursery, working in an environment that's both inspiring and fulfilling.

Collaborative Culture :

Enjoy a fun and casual work atmosphere where your contributions are valued, and teamwork is celebrated.

Professional Growth :

As a company dedicated to nurturing both plants and people, we offer opportunities for you to grow alongside us.

Propagation Supervisor Job Description Job Title:

Propagation Supervisor Reports to:

Propagation Manager Department:

Operations Status:

Non-exempt Purpose of the Role The Propagation Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of rose propagation operations while coaching, developing, and holding the Propagation Team accountable. This role ensures annual propagation plans are executed accurately and efficiently, source material is maintained at the appropriate quality and readiness, and propagated plants are successfully rooted and transitioned into the next stage of production. This is a front-line leadership position requiring a combination of horticultural knowledge, operational execution, attention to detail, and strong leadership. The Supervisor is responsible not only for what the team accomplishes, but also for how effectively the team is led, developed, and held accountable. This role requires a focused, adaptable, and emotionally intelligent leader who can effectively manage changing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through. Success in the position also requires effective communication, sound judgment, openness to constructive feedback, and the ability to navigate challenges and make timely decisions with professionalism and composure. A strong ownership and follow-through mindset is essential. The Supervisor is expected to identify issues, communicate effectively, take appropriate action, and ensure responsibilities are carried through to completion. Primary Responsibilities Growing Plants — Propagation Execution & Plant Quality Lead the Propagation Team to execute annual propagation plans, schedules, and production targets. Communicate with the Plant Health team to ensure source material is healthy, properly maintained, available, and ready for propagation. Oversee the collection, processing, placement, rooting, and maintenance of cuttings according to established standards and procedures. Monitor rooting performance, plant quality, liner survival, and production progress, and communicate results or concerns to the Manager of Propagation and New Rose Introductions. Monitor controlled growing environments, including irrigation, misting, humidity, temperature, heating, cooling, and other conditions affecting propagation success. Recognize changing plans, staffing, environmental and production conditions, and adjust priorities appropriately while maintaining quality standards. Collaborate with Plant Health, Plant Maintenance, Inventory, and other nursery teams to coordinate plant health activities, plant maintenance, canning priorities, and plant movement. Ensure propagation facilities, work areas, tools, and equipment are clean, organized, maintained, and operating properly. Ensure the ordering and tracking of materials and supplies. Identify plant quality, propagation, or operational issues early and take ownership of appropriate corrective actions through resolution or escalation. Growing People — Leadership, Coaching & Accountability Lead, coach, train, and develop the Propagation Team while establishing clear expectations for performance, quality, productivity, safety, and professional conduct. Organize daily and weekly priorities, assign crews, delegate responsibilities, and monitor work for quality, productivity, and completion. Provide direct, respectful feedback; hold team members accountable while remaining open to feedback and improvement. Demonstrate emotional intelligence, composure, and sound judgment in high-pressure situations. Collaborate with the Manager of Propagation and New Rose Introductions on staffing, scheduling, training, workforce planning, performance management, and annual performance reviews. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees understand and follow applicable safety procedures, including PPE, equipment operation, hazardous-material handling, and reporting of unsafe conditions. Growing Possibilities — Reporting & Continuous Improvement Monitor and report on propagation performance, including rooting success, liner survival, production progress, and other relevant performance indicators. Use production data, plant observations, and team feedback to identify trends, execution gaps, and improvement opportunities. Work with the Manager to develop, document, implement, and maintain propagation best practices and Standard Operating Procedures. Identify opportunities to improve rooting success, plant quality, labor efficiency, workflow, and production consistency. Support propagation trials, process improvements, and other initiatives designed to improve plant production. Ensure propagation records and production information are accurate, complete, and entered in a timely manner. Maintain ownership of assigned projects and improvement initiatives and follow them through to completion. Provide recommendations to the Nursery Manager based on frontline observations, propagation results, team performance, and operational needs. Reinforce a culture of quality, ownership, accountability, adaptability, learning, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Experience & Education Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. 3+ years of relevant greenhouse, nursery, or commercial plant propagation experience. Previous leadership or supervisory experience required. Experience with vegetative propagation and controlled growing environments strongly preferred. Skills & Leadership Competencies Fluent in English or Spanish, with conversational ability in the other. Strong horticultural knowledge of plant propagation, plant growth, irrigation, and controlled-environment production. Working knowledge of greenhouse environmental systems, including irrigation, misting, humidity, heating, and cooling. Working knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and plant health practices. Strong ability to remain composed and solution-oriented under pressure. Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain sustained focus across multiple simultaneous responsibilities. Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to adjust priorities such as plant conditions, staffing, environmental factors, and production needs. Demonstrated ability to coach, train, develop, motivate, and hold employees accountable while remaining coachable to leadership. Strong ownership and follow-through mindset, ensuring commitments, decisions, and unresolved issues are carried through to completion. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the judgment to know when to act, delegate, coach, or escalate. Ability to organize work, direct crews, delegate effectively, and monitor quality and productivity. Strong commitment to plant quality, workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and company standards. Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and comfortable using production, inventory, and industry-specific software. Ability to work in greenhouses, nursery, and outdoor environments under varying weather and temperature conditions. Desk to hands-on GH work time is approximately 50/50. Must be physically able to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs., work on varying terrain, perform work at or above shoulder height for extended periods, and safely operate applicable horticultural equipment. What Success Looks Like Success in this role means that both plants and people perform consistently. Annual propagation targets are executed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule, with rooting success, liner survival, plant quality, and source-material availability meeting established expectations. Production concerns are identified early, clearly communicated, and followed through before they significantly affect downstream operations. The Propagation Team understands expectations and receives clear direction, consistent coaching, constructive feedback, and appropriate accountability. Employees demonstrate increasing ownership, reliability, safety awareness, and professional development. The Supervisor remains focused, adaptable, and professional during demanding production periods and difficult personnel situations. Changing priorities does not result in lost details, forgotten commitments, or incomplete follow-up. Problems are not simply identified—they are owned, communicated, addressed, and brought to resolution. At Heirloom ™, you'll do more than just help plants thrive—you'll help make our mission a reality. If you're ready to grow with us and be part of a team that values beauty, community, and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

greenhouse, nursery, or commercial plant propagation: 3 years (Required) leadership or supervisory: 1 year (Required) vegetative propagation and controlled growing environments: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person