Grower, Manufacturing ​/ Production

THE ROLE The Grower is a senior leadership position within the company whose primary role is to manage all aspects of crop production to achieve best in class yields and quality. This role will oversee and mentor the Assistant Grower and Growing Specialist. This role reports to the Director of Growing and works closely with the Plant Manager at their specific location to run the entire facility.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Yield & Quality Oversee yield & quality for all crops to achieve company targets

Use data driven approach to manage all areas of crop production

Climate Management & Irrigation Schedules 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

Greenhouse Management Oversee and determine all cultural practices for young plant production

Oversee IPM Program – compliance, record keeping and IPM strategy

Oversee young plant program- dictating nursery culture and strategies

Monitor functioning of greenhouse, production and irrigation equipment regularly with Maintenance Supervisor Oversee plant nutrition program

Review crop schedules and adjust as needed for sales, operations or plant needs

Provide training to operations team as needed on crop specific tasks

Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork

Provide continuous climate management training to the assistant grower

Ensure proper documentation of growing KPIs in central growing dashboard

Document all growing strategies and targets in the facility roadmap

Manage plant nutrient calculator to determine add-ins and communicate to growing specialist via print outs.

Cost Tracking Review agricultural supplies spending to report to the VP of growing

Manage strategies to optimize the use of resources in coordination with the growing directorQUALIFICATIONSRequirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture or Related Field5-10 years’ experience in management role in commercial greenhouse production

Understanding of all aspects of crop production and growing in CEAExperience with climate control software platforms

Extremely well organized

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills

The ideal candidate:

Master’s Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture or Related Field Commercial production experience in hydroponics

Commercial production experience in leafy greens and herbs

Superior problem-solving and analytical skills

Experience with business intelligence systems

Passionate commitment to the company visionWHO WE AREGotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dips.

all year round to retail, restaurant and food service customers. Founded in 2009, the company opened its first greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly thereafter. Today, Gotham Greens operates +1,500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouses in 13 locations across nine U.S. states.

Our team of 600+ full time team members are hard-working, supportive and passionate about sustainable urban agriculture. We work to create an environment that is caring, fun and collaborative. Gotham Greens is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.#Gotham

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