Compost Operations Assistant Manager

South Mill Champs Mushrooms; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Mill Champs Mushrooms in Kennett Square, PA, is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Phase 1 Compost Manager. The role focuses on managing compost quality and inventories, scheduling and supervising the workforce, and ensuring SOP adherence.

You will monitor raw materials, participate in safety meetings, and help drive continuous improvements in waste reduction, cost efficiency, and machine reliability, while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• High School or GED minimum; bachelor's preferred.
• Mushroom Phase 1 composting experience preferred but willing to train.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge regarding loaders, gear boxes and conveyors is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic computer usage and familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.
• A professional and positive attitude, adaptable to varied agricultural environments, strong organizational skills, detail oriented with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality is required.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Keeps up daily records that monitor compost quality.
• Assists with visual observation of staff and compost condition.
• Keeps a daily report with the Phase 2 Management.
• Attends and participates in weekly compost meetings.
• Assists with disciplinary tasks (warnings, suspensions, terminations).
• Helps supervise and control staff productivity (correct filling of tunnels).
• Assists with continuous improvement approaches to waste and cost reduction, crop improvement, labor efficiency and machine reliability.
• Attends all monthly Safety Meetings with management and staff.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regs.
• Assists with oversight of employee staff and on-site contracted services.
• Review all variables to create more consistency.
• Adjust settings according to external environmental conditions.
• Monitor raw material quantity and quality.
• Always works safely and promotes a safe work environment.
• Attends all monthly Safety Meetings with Management and staff.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regs.
• Comply with the assigned schedule by the Manager

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Excel

Detail oriented

Adaptable

Valid Driver's License

Professional attitude

Education

High School or GED minimum with a Bachelor preferred

Tools

Loader mechanics

Conveyor systems

Gear boxes

Job description

South Mill Champs Mushrooms in Kennett Square, PA, is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Phase 1 Compost Manager. The role focuses on managing compost quality and inventories, scheduling and supervising the workforce, and ensuring SOP adherence.

You will monitor raw materials, participate in safety meetings, and help drive continuous improvements in waste reduction, cost efficiency, and machine reliability, while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.