Farm Manager

Preserve Life Corp; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Preserve Life Corp is seeking a Head Grower / Farm Manager at our greenhouse in Douglasville, Georgia. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing cultivation operations to ensure a high-quality supply of organic vegetables year-round.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in greenhouse management, team leadership, and a commitment to organic principles. Responsibilities include planning growing cycles, managing team performance, and ensuring compliance with organic certification standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in commercial greenhouse vegetable production.
• Experience managing a team in agricultural or horticultural settings.
• Strong knowledge of organic growing inputs and soil health.

Responsibilities

• Lead all cultivation operations in the greenhouse.
• Supervise and mentor a team of greenhouse workers.
• Maintain compliance with USDA National Organic Program standards.

Skills

Hands-on greenhouse vegetable production

Team management

Organic growing principles

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Soil health knowledge

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About the Role

PL Only Organics (Preserve 5 LLC) operates a 50,000 sq ft commercial greenhouse in Douglasville, Georgia, growing certified organic vegetables for wholesale and direct distribution. We are looking for a highly skilled, hands‑on Head Grower / Farm Manager to lead all cultivation operations, manage a small team, and ensure the consistent, high-quality supply of fresh organic produce year‑round.

This is a boots‑on‑the‑ground leadership role. The ideal candidate will work alongside their team daily, bringing deep agronomic expertise, strong organizational instincts, and a commitment to organic growing principles.

Key Responsibilities

Crop Production & Management

• Plan and execute full growing cycles for a diverse range of organic vegetables across the 50,000 sq ft greenhouse
• Monitor and manage all environmental parameters: temperature, humidity, irrigation, fertigation, and lighting
• Implement and maintain Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols consistent with organic certification requirements
• Develop and follow planting schedules to ensure a consistent, uninterrupted supply of product
• Maintain growing records, crop logs, and yield data for each production cycle

Team Leadership

• Directly supervise and mentor a team of 2–3 greenhouse workers
• Assign daily tasks, monitor performance, and provide hands‑on training
• Foster a safe, collaborative, and productive working environment
• Coordinate crew schedules to align with harvest windows and operational demands

Supply Consistency & Quality

• Maintain steady, predictable harvest volumes to meet buyer commitments and supply agreements
• Grade, pack, and manage post‑harvest handling to minimize losses and maintain freshness standards
• Liaise with operations management on sales commitments, volume forecasts, and delivery scheduling
• Identify and resolve any supply gaps or crop failures quickly and proactively

Compliance & Certification

• Uphold all USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards and assist with annual certification audits
• Maintain compliance documentation including spray logs, input records, and traceability files

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in commercial greenhouse vegetable production
• Demonstrated experience managing a team in an agricultural or horticultural setting
• Strong working knowledge of organic growing inputs, soil health, and IPM
• Proven ability to maintain consistent crop yields and meet supply commitments
• Physical ability to perform manual labor: lifting, standing, and working in a greenhouse environment