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Job Title:

Head Grower

Reports to:

VP Head Grower

Department:

Growing

Corporate:

No

Location:

All

Travel Required:

Yes, 20%

FLSA:

Exempt

Position Type:

Full-time

Segmentation:

Onsite

Supervisory:

Yes

Revol Greens: Revolutionizing Fresh Since 2017

Founded in 2017, Revol Greens has quickly grown to the largest greenhouse lettuce producer in the US. With locations in Minnesota, California, Georgia, and Texas (coming 2022), Revol Greens harvests and delivers local lettuce and greens within 24 hours of harvest, resulting in the freshest taste and peak nutrition value. With an experienced growing team and state-of the-art greenhouses, Revol Greens is paving the way to a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Summary of Position:

Our growing team is growing! We are seeking an experienced hydroponic or outdoor Head Grower to help advance our leafy greens production at Revol Greens.

As a Head Grower, you will be responsible for leading the growing department to produce high quality and high yield leafy green products. This position manages all horticulture functions involving production management of the greenhouse crops, plant variety selection, IPM, production forecasting, and budgets. The Head Grower is proficient with the climate control system, Priva automation, and can apply scientific techniques to carry out production, optimize growing conditions, and increase productivity of existing plants.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Oversees planning and production of all stages of the crop cultivation
• Manages climate control system management, including daily and weekly plans/actions
• Coordinates the growing team and ensures all aspects of cultivation meet the needs of the crop for achieving maximum quality and yield
• Follows company SOPs and introduces new SOPs when necessary
• Maintains health of the crop by managing the irrigation and fertilization systems
• Manages water resources, water systems, and equipment
• Oversees pest and disease management, carrying out weekly and long-term control strategies which incorporate integrated pest management (IPM)
• Does not experiment with alternative and innovative growing techniques to increase yield, unless specifically instructed by technology department
• Carries out trials of new plant varieties, collects data, and executes analyses to identify the best performing varieties
• Makes decisions about variety selection, space utilization, and the planting schedule
• Leads crop inspections to maintain quality standards
• Leads growing team by implementing strategic training and processes
• Aligns with Operations and Sales to coordinate and execute growing plan
• Supervises the working environment to ensure compliance with company and statutory hygiene, health, and safety standards, as well as policies and procedures
• Works with crop labor to maximize labor productivity and efficiencies
• Prepares regular crop forecasts for packhouse and sales teams
• Minimizes horticultural waste
• Provides job specific training to crop labor performing activities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficient with Priva controls
• Proficient with Microsoft systems
• Knowledge of plant nutrients and maintenance techniques
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience
• Four (4) years of agricultural experience in high technology greenhouses
• 2-3 years leading and managing a growing team

Supervisory:

• This role directly supervises the Growers and Growing Planner, and indirectly oversees the entire location’s growing department

Work Environment:

Greenhouse, 80%

• The temperatures in the greenhouse vary depending on the weather outside
• Climate can range from hot and humid to cold depending on the location and time of year
• PPE must be worn at all times

Office, 20%

• Sitting at a desk and/or starring at a computer screen for extended periods of time

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Constantly moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasionally operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Occasionally operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

Benefits:

• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $10,000 company paid Life Insurance Policy
• STD & LTD
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k plan with 4% company-match after 6 months of employment

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