TITLE: Lead Grower/Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This position will help design, build and manage a state-of-the-art indoor system to grow produce for local markets in the state of Ohio. The right person will be a highly energetic and creative individual, with vision and the desire to grow with the company and enhance the indoor growing industry. The goal is to provide a higher quality product at a more affordable price, during off seasons, when prices and quality are generally poor.

Grower will be required to maintain organization and control of the systems and operations.
Grower will have to manage planting, harvest, and delivery schedules for a variety of produce.
Grower will use the automated and manual systems to maintain control of the overall system.
Grower will need to perform, and/or supervise, basic maintenance on the system and complete tasks such as cleaning the system.
Grower will have knowledge of how collect and report results, both operationally and financially.

PREFERRED SKILL SETS AND ABILITIES: (Including, but not limited to)

Experienced and/or knowledgeable in growing indoors.
Basic knowledge of HVAC and environmental control systems.
A hands on and practical ability to diagnose and repair mechanical & electrical issues.
Basic plumbing skills.
The ability to record planting data to include yields and weights.
Must be able to understand and interpret plant monitoring and documentation of growth and plant health data sets.
Understands how to propagate, transplant, maintain, and harvest plants (including post-harvest procedures).
Has an understanding of how to design and implement planting schedules and strategies for maximum output and efficiency.
Can identify and treat plant health issues.
Understands how to use historical data to drive future cultural and operational practices.
Has the knowledge and/or experience to monitor environmental control and automation systems, as they relate to horticulture applications.
A solid command of basic math skills.
Good communication skills. Has the ability to efficiently convey ideas and thoughts to the entire team.
Possesses good team building and growing skills.
Possesses integrity and has a genuine desire to help others succeed.
Basic budgeting skills.
Comfortable with the use of excel.
A fast and eager learner.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position would require the ability to use hands/fingers, reaching with hands and arms, walking, standing and sitting on a daily basis. Lifting up to 25 pounds.

EDUCATION:

A degree and/or experience in horticulture with a solid knowledge in the concepts of indoor growing.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Salary (based on the level of knowledge and experience)
Incentives associated with financial performance.
Medical, dental and vision.
Vacation time.
Holidays off.
Continuing education.

This position will be held by an individual with the knowledge to operate indoor growing facilities for multiple fruits and vegetables. The individual must be a fast and accurate learner, with the ability to self-motivate. The following is a list of day to day responsibilities: (Including, but not limited to.) The individual should understand that this position will grow with the right person over time, and so will the daily responsibilities.

Opening and closing of the facility for a standard work day.
Creation and monitoring of part time employee productivity and schedules.
Daily plant check-ups.
Daily mechanical system check-ups.
Creation and daily updates of operational and financial reporting.
The state of the facility as it relates to the cleanliness and general order of things.
Daily harvesting and packaging, when it’s time.
Daily deliveries and vendor pick-ups.
Documentation of all processes in order to create an operations manual.
Will generate and follow a set of tasks that will ensure and enhance plant health and yield.
Will work with the team to reduce and loss of production and increase the sales demand within our chosen market.
Will help establish and handle vendor relationships.

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