Greenhouse ManagerMonitor all aspects of the growing process and greenhouse environmentDuties and ResponsibilitiesManage greenhouse systems including climate and water qualityPrep and mix fertilizers for plantingAnalyze and identify greenhouse pests for type and population within environment taking appropriate action when neededAnalyze the forecast, water results, alarm logs, basin levels, drain rates, cumulative irrigation totals and water billsAnalyze crop health, size, speed, and sales demand to predict yieldConduct daily inspections of seeding and greenhouse linesTrain and develop staff in SOPs, water tech and operation, etc. as part of initial hire and continuous improvementOrder all materials and supplies needed for growing team and greenhouse cleanersTrack and maintain expenses for growing materials, utilities and other suppliesInterview job applicants and make hiring recommendationsEvaluate staff performance to recommend personnel actions such as hiring, retention, promotion, transfer or dismissalServe in an on-call capacity at least one week per monthParticipate in training as neededParticipate in grower's, food safety and production alignment meetingsRequirementsQualifications and CompetenciesBachelor's Degree in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy or a related fieldAbility to speak Spanish preferred 5 years growing experience 1-2 years supervisory experiencePesticide applicator licenseGrower's Safety TrainingProficient in Hortimax and Microsoft softwareAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem Solving SkillsManaging PeoplePhysical RequirementsRequired to stand or walk for long periods of time; will need to talk/listen; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; need to smell or taste produce; may need to climb, kneel, or crawl as well as reach in the course of work. Required to lift medium to heavy levels of supplies or equipment.
