Grower Manager

The Grower Manager oversees all aspects of greenhouse operations, ensuring high-quality plant production, optimal crop readiness, and efficient management of the greenhouse environment. This role involves leading a team of assistant growers, providing training and support to maintain healthy crops while implementing effective pest and disease management strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Propagation: Manage propagation processes, including adjusting greenhouse air and soil temperatures, boom mist settings, humidity, fertility, and organizing crops based on mist and plant growth regulator requirements

Crop Management: Oversee all stages of plant growth to ensure high quality and harvest readiness, monitoring plant health and making necessary adjustments.

Environmental Control: Regulate greenhouse conditions (temperature, humidity, light, and ventilation) to optimize plant growth, while implementing energy-efficient and sustainable practices. Ensure facilities and equipment operate efficiently.

Pest & Disease Management: Monitor and control insect infestations and diseases, developing and implementing integrated pest management strategies to minimize crop loss and maintain plant health.

Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor and train assistant growers to enhance their skills and foster a collaborative, productive work environment.

Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of crop progress, environmental conditions, pest management, and staff activities to track performance, improve crop timing, and refine production recipes.

Quality Assurance: Conduct regular plant inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards, promptly addressing any issues related to plant health or quality.

Collaboration: Work closely with production and quality control to coordinate crop placement, scheduling and product readiness.

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency with ERP software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work with and manage team members.
• Ability to operate as an individual or as a member of a team.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of plant biology, greenhouse operations, and pest management.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science or a related field

Experience Qualifications:

• 3 Years experience in greenhouse management or crop production (5-7 Years experience in lieu of a degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, or related field)
• Strong understanding of plant biology, greenhouse operations and pest management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Propogation: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pembroke, NH 03275 (Required)

Work Location: In person