Horticultural Manager

Horticulture Maintenance Manager (Green Belt Certified)

Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt methodologies

Key Responsibilities

Horticulture & Landscape Maintenance

• Plan, manage, and supervise daily horticultural maintenance activities including planting, pruning, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, turf care, and seasonal works.
• Ensure plant health, landscape aesthetics, and compliance with horticultural best practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections and implement corrective actions where required.
• Manage irrigation systems, soil health, and sustainable landscaping practices.

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate horticulture supervisors, gardeners, and maintenance staff.
• Develop work schedules, task assignments, and performance standards.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and seasonal labor when needed.

Green Belt / Process Improvement Responsibilities

• Apply

  Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt tools

  (DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, 5S, SOPs) to improve maintenance processes.
• Identify inefficiencies, waste, and cost overruns in horticulture operations and implement improvement initiatives.
• Develop and standardize

  maintenance procedures, checklists, and quality benchmarks

  .
• Track KPIs related to productivity, quality, safety, water usage, plant survival rates, and cost efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.

Planning, Budgeting & Administration

• Prepare and manage annual horticulture maintenance plans and budgets.
• Monitor costs related to labor, materials, equipment, chemicals, and plant procurement.
• Maintain records for inspections, maintenance logs, inventory, and improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and dashboards highlighting operational performance and improvements.

Equipment, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and storage of horticultural tools and machinery.
• Enforce safety policies, risk assessments, and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
• Ensure proper handling and application of fertilizers, pesticides, and chemicals.

Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement

• Promote sustainable horticultural practices including water conservation, organic treatments, and native planting.
• Liaise with clients, property managers, consultants, and senior management regarding horticulture performance and improvements.
• Support audits, certifications, and quality initiatives as required.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in

  Horticulture, Landscape Management, Agriculture, or related field

  .

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

  (mandatory or strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in horticulture or landscape maintenance, with supervisory or managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of plant care, irrigation systems, pest management, and soil science.
• Proven experience applying process improvement or quality management principles.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with

  ISO, QMS, or continuous improvement frameworks

  .
• Proficiency in MS Excel, reporting tools, or maintenance management software.
• Certification in pesticide application or sustainability practices.
• Experience managing large landscapes, parks, campuses, commercial or hospitality properties.