Director Production

About Red Sea Global and Botanica

Red Sea Global is a visionary developer focused on sustainability and innovation. Botanica, a subsidiary of Red Sea Global, specializes in providing sustainable greenery solutions across Red Sea Global’s destinations, ensuring the careful integration of new species with local flora. Botanica operates a 1 million square meter facility and has cultivated over 5 million plants since 2020, with a target of 30 million by 2030, contributing to the natural landscapes of The Red Sea & Amaala. The team includes 40% local community members and is committed to ecological harmony.

Role Overview

The Director Production will lead plant production at Botanica Red Sea, overseeing the growth and supply of plant material from the 180-hectare nursery. This full-time role, based in Tabuk (Umluj, Tabuk), is responsible for an annual production capacity of 8 million plants, including propagation, greenhouses, shade houses, flowers, indoor plants, the seed bank, and the native species program. The Director will also lead R&D and biosecurity initiatives. This position is accountable for plant quality, availability, biosecurity, safety, and production cost, ensuring supply aligns with commercial sales for both internal Red Sea Global clients and external developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate approved demand plans into production, import, and growing plans with the PMO.
• Achieve production volumes, plant readiness dates, germination, and survival targets, while managing live plant inventory with accurate stock records.
• Review plant Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for all projects, confirming availability, substitutions, and lead times.
• Lead plant propagation, greenhouse and shade house operations, flower and food production, indoor plants, and the seed bank.
• Grow the native plant program and increase the share of native production.
• Apply crop management practices, including scheduling, fertilization, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Own the Biosecurity Protocol, covering inspection of incoming and imported material, phytosanitary documentation, quarantine, hygiene, and traceability.
• Lead the IPM program and the R&D roadmap for propagation techniques, substrates, irrigation, and climate-resilient species.
• Ensure compliance with MEWA requirements and the use of approved species only.
• Manage the direct cost budget for nursery production and R&D, controlling expenses for labor, materials, water, fuel, equipment, and wastage.
• Plan manpower, equipment, and materials with the PMO, reporting utilization and productivity weekly.
• Identify and report cost and delivery risks early, proposing corrective actions.
• Lead managers, supervisors, horticulturists, and operatives, driving competency, training, and supervision standards.
• Ensure zero-harm field operations through permits, method statements, toolbox talks, PPE, and incident reporting.
• Follow and enforce all relevant Botanica and Red Sea Global Group policies, delegation of authority, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Apply and champion the safety, quality, and environmental management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and the compliance management system (ISO 37301).
• Identify and lead opportunities for continuous improvement in department systems, processes, and practices, focusing on cost reduction, productivity, and client value.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Work Context

This role manages plant production for both internal Red Sea Global clients and external developments, where long growing cycles mean current decisions impact availability one to three years in advance. The position relies on Nursery Operations for water, soil, logistics, and equipment, requiring joint planning with the Director – Nursery Operations. Primary risks include plant losses from pests, disease, and heat, biosecurity incursions through imported stock, and changes in demand forecasts after growing has commenced.

Application Information

This is a full-time position. Salary details are not disclosed.