Senior Greenhouse Grower

A well-established produce grower/shipper/packer is searching for a Senior Greenhouse Grower to join their team. The Senior Greenhouse Grower oversees the planting cultivation and harvesting of produce commodities and is responsible for maintaining a healthy vibrant crop to ensure a maximum yield. This role is vital to the success of the greenhouse operation by ensuring a high-quality crop of produce is grown to meet company standards and customer expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the production and harvesting process including integrated pest management climate management crop maintenance labor planning and scheduling.
• Participate in planning growing activities that are consistent with production schedule and company standards.
• Prepare the facility and greenhouse operation for new plants.
• Oversee clean out process at the end of a crop cycle.
• Monitor growing conditions and review changes in humidity moisture and temperature; monitor cultivation procedures to ensure conformance with quality control standards.
• Apply fertilizers herbicides and pesticides as needed.
• Inspect crops on a regular basis; remove substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
• Develop growing procedures for new species in product line and new cultivation techniques.
• Record data on growing techniques and production yields.
• Research and implement continuous improvement concepts new growing techniques and technologies.
• Monitor the working environment to ensure that company and statutory hygiene and health & safety policies and procedures are followed taking corrective action when necessary.
• Report food safety and quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure compliance of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) SOPs and company policies and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in the Ag space Operations Management or Business

  (preferred)

• Post-secondary education or certification in Horticulture or Agronomy (preferred)
• Seven to ten (7-10) years of senior level operational experience required.
• A minimum of five (5) years senior leadership experience in Greenhouseoperations or food processing environment

• Demonstrated leadership and vision capabilities in managing & mentoring staff

  as well as cross functional groups.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices Health and Safety Food Safety

  HACCP and the PrimusGFS Program

• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness operations and

  project management

• Ability to develop and implement best practices strategy and company vision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style and the

ability to delegate effectively.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with

  all employee groups.

• Commitment to high professional ethical standards.

• Excels in a fast-paced safety-first environment.

Compensation: DOE Bonus Medical Benefits Relocation Assistance

Please contact Jennifer Mazza

Required Experience:

Senior IC