Production Supervisor - Commercial Greenhouse

Do you enjoy turning production plans into results? Are you someone who can balance people, priorities, and plant quality in a fast-paced environment? Do you take ownership of outcomes and make decisions that keep production on track? About Us MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise. MNL's Greenhouse Division produces native plants and plugs for a wide range of customers and projects across the region. Our plants support ecological restoration, commercial landscaping, municipal projects, retail sales, wholesale partnerships, and conservation initiatives. From propagation through fulfillment, the team focuses on producing healthy, high-quality plants while balancing production timelines, inventory needs, and seasonal demand. The Opportunity The Greenhouse Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day execution and performance of greenhouse production operations at our Foley, MN location. This role oversees greenhouse production staff and seasonal labor while ensuring plant quality, inventory targets, and production timelines are achieved. You'll translate production plans into clear operational priorities, allocate labor and resources, and make decisions that keep production moving. Success in this role comes from strong leadership, sound operational judgment, and the ability to maintain alignment between plant development, inventory needs, and customer demand. What You Will Do Lead greenhouse production operations across all stages of plant development, from propagation through finished inventoryTranslate production targets, inventory needs, and sales projections into clear daily and weekly work plansAllocate labor and resources across greenhouse production activities to maintain plant quality, inventory targets, and production timelinesMake timely operational decisions to address shifting priorities, production constraints, labor needs, and pacing risksEnsure production workflows remain organized, efficient, and responsive to seasonal demandsMonitor plant health, quality, shrink, and inventory performance throughout the production cycleReview production data, inventory reports, and planning insights to identify risk and determine operational adjustmentsRespond proactively to inventory gaps, production delays, and capacity constraints to maintain alignment with customer demandMonitor greenhouse capacity and adjust production execution strategies to support changing business needsHire, onboard, train, and develop greenhouse production team members and seasonal staffSet clear expectations and hold team members accountable to production standards, quality expectations, and company valuesFoster a culture of ownership, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellencePartner closely with Production Planning and Fulfillment teams to ensure plant readiness aligns with inventory projections and shipping schedulesCommunicate production capacity, operational constraints, and emerging risks to greenhouse leadershipEvaluate production workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, organization, scalability, and plant performanceSupport the development and refinement of greenhouse production systems, processes, and standard operating proceduresReinforce documentation standards and operational consistency across production activitiesPromote safe work practices and ensure compliance with greenhouse safety standardsProvide hands-on support during peak production periods to maintain workflow continuity and team effectivenessMaintain Department of Agriculture compliance records and documentation related to IPM and Fertigation. What You Will Need To Be Successful Demonstrated experience leading teams and executing production operations in a greenhouse, horticultural, agricultural, nursery, manufacturing, or similar production environmentProven ability to allocate labor, prioritize competing production needs, and execute production plans in a fast-paced operational environmentExperience supervising employees, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and accountability conversationsExperience being accountable for production, inventory, quality, or operational performance metricsStrong organizational skills and ability to make sound operational decisions under pressureAbility to interpret production data and translate insights into operational actionExperience working with inventory tracking systems, production metrics, or operational reporting toolsDemonstrated ability to identify trends, anticipate issues, and proactively adjust plansWorking knowledge of greenhouse production systems, crop scheduling, plant development, and production workflowsExperience working with greenhouse crops, nursery stock, native plants, horticultural crops, or agricultural production systemsStrong communication, leadership, and team development skills The Pay Range For This Role Is 26 - 32 USD per hour(G1)