Lead Grower

Little Leaf Farms, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Leaf Farms, LLC in Pennsylvania is seeking a hands-on Greenhouse Operations Supervisor to monitor all aspects of the growing process and greenhouse environment. You will manage climate and water systems, prep fertilizers, and analyze crop health to predict yield.

The role includes training staff on SOPs, ordering supplies, tracking expenses, interviewing applicants, and participating in safety and production alignments. Spanish language ability preferred; pesticide license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy or a related field.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
• 5 years growing experience.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience.
• Pesticide applicator license.
• Grower’s Safety Training.
• Proficient in Hortimax and Microsoft software.
• Analytical and strong communication skills.
• Teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Managing people.

Responsibilities

• Manage greenhouse systems including climate and water quality.
• Prep and mix fertilizers for planting.
• Analyze pests and take corrective actions.
• Monitor forecast, irrigation totals, and water bills.
• Evaluate crop health to predict yield.
• Conduct daily seeding and line inspections.
• Train staff on SOPs and safety.
• Order materials for growing and cleaners.
• Track expenses for growing materials and utilities.
• Interview applicants and recommend hires.
• Evaluate staff performance and actions.
• Participate in grower meetings and audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Managing people

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture/agriculture/agronomy or related field

Tools

Hortimax

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Monitor all aspects of the growing process and greenhouse environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage greenhouse systems including climate and water quality


• Prep and mix fertilizers for planting


• Analyze and identify greenhouse pests for type and population within environment taking appropriate action when needed


• Analyze the forecast, water results, alarm logs, basin levels, drain rates, cumulative irrigation totals and water bills


• Analyze crop health, size, speed, and sales demand to predict yield


• Conduct daily inspections of seeding and greenhouse lines


• Train and develop staff in SOPs, water tech and operation, etc. as part of initial hire and continuous improvement


• Order all materials and supplies needed for growing team and greenhouse cleaners


• Track and maintain expenses for growing materials, utilities and other supplies


• Interview job applicants and make hiring recommendations


• Evaluate staff performance to recommend personnel actions such as hiring, retention, promotion, transfer or dismissal


• Serve in an on-call capacity at least one week per month


• Participate in training as needed


• Participate in grower’s, food safety and production alignment meetings

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy or a related field


• Ability to speak Spanish preferred


• 5 years growing experience


• 1-2 years supervisory experience


• Pesticide applicator license


• Grower’s Safety Training


• Proficient in Hortimax and Microsoft software


• Analytical Skills


• Communication Skills


• Teamwork


• Problem Solving Skills


• Managing People

Physical Requirements

Required to stand or walk for long periods of time; will need to talk/listen; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; need to smell or taste produce; may need to climb, kneel, or crawl as well as reach in the course of work. Required to lift medium to heavy levels of supplies or equipment.