Regional Grower

NPAworldwide; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401K with Matching

Opportunity to work for a rapidly grow

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Rochelle, Illinois, seeks a Regional Grower to lead multiple greenhouse facilities across North America, ensuring production objectives, crop health, and standardization of growing practices. This role reports to the Director of Growing Operations and requires frequent travel to greenhouse locations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of leadership in commercial greenhouse vegetable production, with demonstrated experience in crop optimization, operational excellence, and team

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in horticulture, agronomy, agriculture, plant science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional growing teams to achieve production, quality, and yield objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute long-term growing and operational strategies.
• Standardize growing protocols and ensure best practices across facilities.
• Analyze production metrics to identify opportunities for optimization and performance improvement.
• Monitor crop health, environmental controls, irrigation, fertigation, and IPM programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, sustainability and cost management.
• Support expansion through site start-ups, acquisitions, and integration projects.
• Mentor Growers and Growing Managers across locations.
• Coach and develop high-performing teams; support QA and Food Safety collaboration.

Education

Post-secondary education in Horticulture / Agronomy / Plant Science or related fields

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Our client, a major contributor in the agriculture sector, is looking for a Regional Grower to join their team in Rochelle, Illinois. Reporting to the Director of Growing Operations, the Regional Grower will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for multiple greenhouse growing facilities across North America. This role is responsible for optimizing crop performance, driving consistency in growing practices, implementing innovative technologies, and ensuring the successful execution of production objectives.

Position Availability

• This posting is for a vacancy within the organization

What Youll Be Responsible For

• Leading and supporting regional growing teams to achieve production, quality, and yield objectives.
• Partnering with senior leadership to develop and execute long-term growing and operational strategies.
• Standardizing growing protocols and ensuring best practices are consistently implemented across all assigned facilities.
• Analyzing production metrics and operational data to identify opportunities for optimization and performance improvement.
• Monitoring crop health, environmental controls, irrigation systems, integrated pest management programs, and nutritional strategies.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, sustainability, and cost management.
• Supporting business expansion efforts through operational assessments, facility start-ups, acquisitions, and integration projects.
• Mentoring and developing Growers and Growing Managers across multiple locations.
• Building high-performing teams by providing coaching, training, and performance management support.
• Collaborating with Quality Assurance and Food Safety teams to maintain product excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Building strong partnerships across Operations, Production, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and Executive Leadership teams.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate:

• Post-Secondary education in Horticulture, Agronomy, Agriculture, Plant Science, or other related fields.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within commercial greenhouse vegetable production.
• Proven experience managing multi-site greenhouse operations.
• Demonstrated success in crop production optimization, operational excellence, and team leadership.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, expansion projects, or large-scale agricultural operations.
• Extensive knowledge of greenhouse crop production systems, environmental controls, irrigation, fertigation, and integrated pest management.
• Strong understanding of food safety programs, HACCP principles, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and industry certification standards.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and passport with unrestricted travel capability to support frequent travel throughout North America to greenhouse locations and operational sites.

Complimentary Experience

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong project management and change leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced and evolving operational environments.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Whats In It For You?

• Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000
• Annual Bonus Available
• Comprehensive Benefits
• 401K with Matching Available
• Opportunity to Work for a Rapidly Growing Company

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 130000

Salary Max : $ 150000

Currency Type : USD