Growers & Head Growers
Gotham Greens
Posted 6+ months ago
Job Details
THE GROWER & HEAD GROWER ROLES are leadership positions within the company with a primary responsibility is to manage all aspects of crop production to achieve best in class yields and quality. They oversee and mentor the Assistant Grower, IPM Specialist and Young Plant Specialist as well as work closely with their counterpart in the operations team - the Plant Manager - at their specific location to run the entire facility.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Leadership & Management
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Manage the growing team on a day-to-day basis, including both technical guidance in growing topics, as well as mentorship and coaching
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Create and sustain a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning
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Continuously foster emergent talent and build the bench of growing talent
Yield & Quality
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Oversee yield & quality for all crops to achieve company targets
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Use data-driven approach to manage all areas of crop production
Climate Management & Irrigation Schedules
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Oversee climate strategy for all plants and compartments
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Determine optimal settings for all greenhouse equipment and irrigation
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Evaluate climate strategy impact on energy use and yield
Greenhouse Management
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Oversee and determine all cultural practices for young plant production
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Oversee IPM Program – compliance, record keeping and IPM strategy
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Monitor functioning of greenhouse, production and irrigation equipment regularly with Maintenance Supervisor
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Oversee plant nutrition program
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Review crop schedules and adjust as needed for sales, operations or plant needs
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Provide training to operations team as needed on crop-specific tasks
WHO YOU ARE
Academic Qualifications:
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Advanced Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture or related field
Professional Experience:
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3+ years of relevant work experience in a management position in commercial greenhouse production, preferably in leafy greens and herbs
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Understanding of all aspects of crop production and growing in CEA
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Strong computer skills with experience with climate control software platforms
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Extremely well organized
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Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
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Data-driven with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
WHO WE ARE
Gotham Greens is an indoor farming company 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 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 across America, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, and California.
Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America. For more information, visit gothamgreens.com.