Grower, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Pure Flavor is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & food service customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

The Growerposition is primary responsible to manage all aspects of crop production to achieve best in class yields and quality.

The Grower leadsand mentors ateam of Assistant Growers, IPM Specialists, Labor Supervisors and Quality Control staff engaged in the planting, cultivation,harvesting and packing ofproduce commodities. The Grower is responsible for growing and maintaining a high-quality, healthy, vibrant crop that maximizes yield & quality expectations, company standards and customer requirements.

The Grower will work closely and collaboratively with the General Manager, to run the entire facility(s).

• Create and sustain a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Continuously foster emergent talent and “build the bench” of growing talent.
• Manage all aspects of the production and harvesting process including integrated pest management (IPM), climate management, crop maintenance, labor planning and scheduling.
• Use data-driven approaches to manage all areas of crop protection, plant health, and plant nutrition.
• Manage minor maintenance/upkeep to growing equipment such as Spray Robot (filters and nozzles) Irrigation unit filters, Irrigation valves, diaphragms etc.
• Participate in planning growing activities that are consistent with production schedule and company standards.
• Oversee climate strategy for all plants and compartments.
• Determine optimal settings for all greenhouse equipment and irrigation.
• Evaluate climate strategy impact on energy use and yield.
• Oversee and determine all cultural practices.
• Oversee IPM program – compliance, record keeping and IPM strategy.
• Manage the application of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Monitor functioning of greenhouse, production, and irrigation equipment regularly with Maintenance.
• Oversee plant nutritional program.
• Review crop schedules and adjust as needed for sales, operations or plant needs.
• Provide training as needed on crop-specific tasks.
• Prepare the facility and greenhouse operation for new plants.
• Oversee clean out process at the end of a crop cycle.
• Develop cultivation techniques for new varieties and product offerings.
• Record, track, and share data on growing techniques and production yields.
• Research and implement continuous improvement concepts, new growing techniques, and technologies.
• Monitor the working environment to ensure that company and statutory hygiene, SOP’s, GMP’s and health & safety policies and procedures are consistently followed, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Reports food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority.
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

• High school diploma or equivalent required;bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a commercial greenhouse environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Grower Pesticide certification required.
• Experience working with greenhouse climate control systems and labor registration required; PRIVA preferred.
• Understanding of all aspects of crop production and growing in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).
• In-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and the PrimusGFS program.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated leadership and vision capabilities in…