Hydroponics Team Leader: Grow, Train & Elevate

Charles Lea Center; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Lea Center in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Team Leader for the Simplea Produce program to supervise and train team members in greenhouse operations and vocational skills. You will help manage crop production, ensure safety, and maintain quality products for customers.

The role focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities, promoting independence, and fostering professional growth while upholding food safety standards and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to transport individuals served in Charles Lea Center vehicles.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow directions for greenhouse chemicals and nutrients.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and support team members in greenhouse operations and vocational skills.
• Provide supervision and guidance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Model proper work habits, safety procedures, and job expectations.
• Promote independence, personal growth, and vocational development.
• Monitor performance and assist team members in achieving training objectives.
• Ensure individuals receiving services are safe, supported, and adequately supervised.
• Maintain documentation related to attendance, training progress, and program requirements.
• Perform and teach hydroponic crop production tasks (seeding, planting, maintenance, pruning, harvesting).
• Monitor environmental controls, nutrients, pH, and EC levels; ensure safety and quality.
• Transport team members and products, support farmers market operations, and deliver to customers.
• Maintain inventory, equipment, and clean workspaces; train others on proper use.

Skills

Driver's license

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Charles Lea Center in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Team Leader for the Simplea Produce program to supervise and train team members in greenhouse operations and vocational skills. You will help manage crop production, ensure safety, and maintain quality products for customers.

The role focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities, promoting independence, and fostering professional growth while upholding food safety standards and operational excellence.