Job Description & How to Apply Below
The successful candidate will bring a strong background in high-tech greenhouse management, operational leadership, and team development. This role is ideal for an energetic and hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about driving production excellence, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.
Position Summary
The General Manager will be responsible for the overall performance and leadership of greenhouse operations including production, pack area, shipping and receiving, maintenance, quality, food safety, purchasing, inventory, and human resources. This individual will oversee operational scalability, budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, and compliance initiatives while ensuring exceptional product quality and operational performance.
This role requires a strategic and operationally focused leader with strong greenhouse expertise, financial acumen, and the ability to build a culture centered around accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all operational functions including greenhouse production, maintenance, shipping/receiving, quality, purchasing, inventory, and HR
Oversee financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and profitability initiatives
Develop and execute operational strategies to optimize labor, production efficiency, and resource utilization
Partner with internal departments to support production flow and customer demand requirements
Lead employee performance management, workforce development, and employee engagement initiatives
Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, labor standards, and regulatory requirements
Manage greenhouse growing teams and oversee all crop production activities including irrigation, climate control, nutrients, and pest management
Drive initiatives to improve product quality, crop yield, operational efficiency, and overall competitiveness
Review production reporting and operational data to support business decisions and continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 10+ years of greenhouse experience, including leadership within high-tech glass greenhouse operations
Minimum 5 years of experience in both Grower and Management capacities
Strong knowledge of plant physiology, greenhouse systems, crop production, irrigation, and environmental controls
Proven leadership experience managing large teams and complex operations
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning experience
Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills
Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is considered a strong asset
Experience with greenhouse reporting systems such as Priva is preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout greenhouse operations for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Comfortable working within a warm, temperature-controlled greenhouse environment
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