Seed Orchard Supervisor
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Job Description
We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team.
Join PRT as an Eastern Seed Orchard Supervisor in Moultrie Georgia where youll lead a dedicated team and oversee daily orchard operations to produce high-quality genetically improved southern pine seed. This hands-on role combines leadership fieldwork a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship and up to 40% overnight travel supporting the future of our forests through sustainable seed production.
What will YOU be doing as an Eastern Seed Orchard Supervisor
As an Eastern Seed Orchard Specialist youll play a key role in daily operations team leadership and the long-term success of our orchard program. In this hands-on role your responsibilities will include:
- Leading & Mentoring: Guide train and support orchard staff building a culture of safety teamwork and continuous learning.
- Planning & Coordination: Hold weekly planning meetings and supervise the work of the Seed Orchard & Tree Improvement Specialist at our White City AL site.
- Orchard Operations: Support the Eastern Seed Orchard Manager in daily activities including orchard establishment and maintenance grafting fertilization chemical applications Controlled Mass Pollination (CMP) and cone harvest.
- CMP Focus: Take the lead on Controlled Mass Pollination effortsensuring optimal pollen collection storage and application.
- Facility Oversight: Manage the care and regular inspection of orchards equipment and facilities to maintain safety and housekeeping standards and ensure future seed crop development.
- Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate records for key orchard activities including but not limited to pollen inventories grafting maps and harvest data.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve operations for better safety efficiency and accuracy.
- Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the Eastern Seed Orchard Manager on planning budgeting SOPs and contract labor management.
LOCATION: Moultrie Georgia
WORK STATUS: Full-time Salaried
*Weekdays and weekends as needed especially during our busiest times of the year.
Qualifications :
What YOU bring to the table
Youre a passionate and experienced forestry professional with strong technical knowledge of tree seed production proven leadership skills and a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.
- Bachelors degree in Forestry Horticulture Botany or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in forestry or orchard operations with a focus on Southern pines.
- Proven ability to lead mentor and motivate teams in a dynamic hands-on environment.
- Strong understanding of tree establishment maintenance and seed production practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related software.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Georgia Commercial Pesticide License and other applicable licenses.
- Skilled in the safe operation and maintenance of equipment including tractors forklifts UTVs boom lifts chainsaws and power tools.
- Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving skills with a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
- Reliability and flexibility with a willingness to work weekdays and weekends during peak seasons.
Previous experience is required but we are open to individuals with previous transferable skills such as seed orchard management forestry operations southern pine seed production grafting controlled mass pollination (CMP) orchard maintenance fertilization and pesticide application equipment operation (tractors UTVs chainsaws) inventory tracking safety compliance and team leadership.
Additional Information :
Ready to grow your career with PRT
To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at; Grow Your Career PRT Growing Services Ltd.
We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our companys performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps us drive innovation make better decisions achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive.
We encourage you to connect with us at for more information about our accessible workplace including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.
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Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
