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Gotham Greens
Brandy Station, VA, US
Summary
The Grower manages all aspects of crop production, including climate strategy, irrigation, and plant nutrition to ensure high yields and quality. They also oversee and mentor the growing team while maintaining facility equipment and operational documentation.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Virginia - Stevensburg, VA, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $95000.00Salary/year, THE ROLE
The Grower is a senior leadership position within the company whose primary role is to manage all aspects of crop production to achieve best in class yields and quality. This role will oversee and mentor the Assistant Grower and Growing Specialist. This role reports to the Director of Growing and works closely with the Plant Manager at their specific location to run the entire facility.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Yield & Quality
Oversee yield & quality for all crops to achieve company targets
Use data driven approach to manage all areas of crop production
Climate Management & Irrigation Schedules
Oversee climate strategy for all plants and compartments
Determine optimal settings for all greenhouse equipment and irrigation
Evaluate climate strategy impact on energy use and yield
Greenhouse Management
Oversee and determine all cultural practices for young plant production
Oversee IPM Program – compliance, record keeping and IPM strategy
Oversee young plant program- dictating nursery culture and strategies
Monitor functioning of greenhouse, production and irrigation equipment regularly with Maintenance Supervisor
Oversee plant nutrition program
Review crop schedules and adjust as needed for sales, operations or plant needs
Provide training to operations team as needed on crop specific tasks
Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
Provide continuous climate management training to the assistant grower
Ensure proper documentation of growing KPIs in central growing dashboard
Document all growing strategies and targets in the facility roadmap
Manage plant nutrient calculator to determine add-ins and communicate to growing specialist via print outs.
Cost Tracking
Review agricultural supplies spending to report to the VP of growing
Manage strategies to optimize the use of resources in coordination with the growing director
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture or Related Field
5-10 years’ experience in management role in commercial greenhouse production
Understanding of all aspects of crop production and growing in CEA
Experience with climate control software platforms
Extremely well organized
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills
The ideal candidate:
Master’s Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture or Related Field
Commercial production experience in hydroponics
Commercial production experience in leafy greens and herbs
Superior problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience with business intelligence systems
Passionate commitment to the company vision
WHO WE ARE
Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dips. all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Founded in 2009, the company opened its first greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly thereafter. Today, Gotham Greens operates +1,500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouses in 13 locations across nine U.S. states.
Our team of 600+ full time team members are hard-working, supportive and passionate about sustainable urban agriculture. We work to create an environment that is caring, fun and collaborative. Gotham Greens is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#GothamGreenJobs
: THE ROLE
The Grower is a senior leadership position within the company whose primary role is to manage all aspects of crop production to achieve best in class yields and quality. This role will oversee and mentor the Assistant Grower and Growing Specialist. This role reports to the Director of Growing and works closely with the Plant Manager at their specific location to run the entire facility.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Yield & Quality
Oversee yield & quality for all crops to achieve company targets
Use data driven approach to manage all areas of crop production
Climate Management & Irrigation Schedules
Oversee climate strategy for all plants and compartments
Determine optimal settings for all greenhouse equipment and irrigation
Evaluate climate strategy impact on energy use and yield
Greenhouse Management
Oversee and determine all cultural practices for young plant production
Oversee IPM Program – compliance, record keeping and IPM strategy
Oversee young plant program- dictating nursery culture and strategies
Monitor functioning of greenhouse, production and irrigation equipment regularly with Maintenance Supervisor
Oversee plant nutrition program
Review crop schedules and adjust as needed for sales, operations or plant needs
Provide training to operations team as needed on crop specific tasks
Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
Provide continuous climate management training to the assistant grower
Ensure proper documentation of growing KPIs in central growing dashboard
Document all growing strategies and targets in the facility roadmap
Manage plant nutrient calculator to determine add-ins and communicate to growing specialist via print outs.
Cost Tracking
Review agricultural supplies spending to report to the VP of growing
Manage strategies to optimize the use of resources in coordination with the growing director
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture or Related Field
5-10 years’ experience in management role in commercial greenhouse production
Understanding of all aspects of crop production and growing in CEA
Experience with climate control software platforms
Extremely well organized
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills
The ideal candidate:
Master’s Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture or Related Field
Commercial production experience in hydroponics
Commercial production experience in leafy greens and herbs
Superior problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience with business intelligence systems
Passionate commitment to the company vision
WHO WE ARE
Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dips. all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Founded in 2009, the company opened its first greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly thereafter. Today, Gotham Greens operates +1,500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouses in 13 locations across nine U.S. states.
Our team of 600+ full time team members are hard-working, supportive and passionate about sustainable urban agriculture. We work to create an environment that is caring, fun and collaborative. Gotham Greens is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#GothamGreenJobs
Gotham Greens is an indoor farming pioneer and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad kits, dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. A Certified B Corporation™, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 90% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses in nine U.S. states, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, California, Georgia and Texas. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest producers of hydroponic leafy greens in North America with more than 40 acres (1.8 million square feet) of greenhouse production.
Founded
2009
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
Gotham Greens is an indoor farming pioneer and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad kits, dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. A Certified B Corporation™, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 90% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses in nine U.S. states, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, California, Georgia and Texas. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest producers of hydroponic leafy greens in North America with more than 40 acres (1.8 million square feet) of greenhouse production.
Founded
2009
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
