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The company is seeking a Head Grower to lead and elevate a greenhouse operation that relies on strong fundamentals, consistent execution, and a well-trained team—not heavy automation. This is a builder role for someone who thrives in a highly hands-on environment, enjoys developing people and processes, and can scale production through clear standards, coaching, and continuous improvement. The role exists to close a leadership gap created by growth: you’ll take day-to-day operational ownership while partnering closely with senior leadership focused on long-term strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Growing & Production Leadership
- Own end-to-end crop production across multiple nearby greenhouse yards
- Develop and execute cultivation plans for specialty greens and edible flowers
- Oversee germination, propagation, watering, nutrition, and crop health
- Lead Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with emphasis on biocontrol
- Adapt growing strategies based on seasonality, labor, and market needs
- Develop SOPs and improve consistency in a low-automation environment
Team Leadership & Development
- Directly manage 1–2 Growing Supervisors overseeing teams of ~25 each
- Be present in the operation — working alongside crews when needed
- Train and mentor supervisors and growers; build bench strength
- Foster a learning-oriented, respectful, accountability-driven culture
- Assess performance regularly and provide constructive feedback
Operational Coordination
- Partner with operations and sales to align production with demand
- Monitor facilities, irrigation, and equipment in coordination with maintenance
- Track production data and use it pragmatically to guide decisions
- Communicate crop risks, issues, and solutions proactively to leadership
- Help leadership transition from reactive to scalable growing practices
Ideal Background
- 5+ years of hands-on growing experience in ornamental crops, leafy greens, young plants, or greenhouse production
- Experience leading teams in manual or semi-manual greenhouse environments
- Proven ability to “build” systems where processes are still evolving
- Comfortable making decisions without relying on high automation
- Open-minded, humble leader — confident but not a know-it-all
Skills & Attributes
- Strong people leadership and communication skills
- Practical problem-solver with a bias toward action
- Organized, adaptable, and comfortable with change
- Able to balance hands-on work with leadership responsibilities
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
Why This Role
- Rare opportunity to shape a growing operation at a pivotal stage
- Highly stable workforce with strong retention
- Exposure to long-term growth opportunities within a PE-backed platform
- Leadership that values people, culture, and practical expertise

Oversee grower accounting, including advances, payables, settlements, shared expenses, reporting, cash flow projections, and reconciliation from the distribution side. Establish strong working relationships with growers as well as internal staff at all levels. Supervise and support team through guidance and performance management.
Qualifications:
Salary: $90,000-$120,000

Keany Produce & Gourmet is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead sourcing, purchasing, and vendor strategy across our produce portfolio, non-produce categories and retail programs. Operating multiple distribution facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southern United States, Keany is a premier distributor known for quality, service, and long-standing vendor relationships.
This role is critical to ensuring product quality, supply continuity, competitive cost structure, and strong alignment with sales and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for fresh produce, select non-produce categories and retail programs - aligned with company margin, service, and growth objectives.
- Lead purchasing activities across all distribution facilities, ensuring consistency while allowing for regional market nuances.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with growers, shippers, and national suppliers.
- Oversee contract negotiations, pricing programs, and vendor performance standards.
Market Intelligence & Sourcing
- Monitor produce markets, seasonality, weather impacts, and supply trends.
- Leverage market intelligence to guide pricing strategy, promotions, and product substitutions.
- Identify new sourcing opportunities and alternative suppliers to strengthen overall offerings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Quality Assurance, and
- Finance to align procurement decisions with customer needs and operational realities.
- Support sales initiatives by ensuring consistent supply, competitive cost structures, and differentiated product offerings.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to uphold food safety, traceability, and product specifications.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
- Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and professional development paths for procurement staff.
- Promote a culture of integrity, urgency, and continuous improvement.
Financial & Performance Management
- Manage procurement budgets, gross margin targets, and inventory risk.
- Analyze vendor performance, cost trends, and purchasing efficiencies to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership with reporting and insights related to procurement performance and market conditions.
Location: Landover, MD
Salary: $140,000-$155,000

RLS Logistics is a nationally recognized cold chain logistics provider (3PL) offering LTL and TL transportation, cold storage warehousing, and e-commerce fulfillment services. Founded in 1968, we are a family-owned company experiencing rapid growth—and we’re looking for energetic, hardworking individuals to grow with us.
“Here at RLS, we are excited about the direction our company is headed, and the main reason is because of our team members. RLS does not make a product; we provide a service, and the level at which we are able to provide those services is a direct reflection of the strength of our team. Our customers can focus on what they do best and trust us to do what we do best.”
— Russell Leo
Position Summary
The Account Manager is a freight broker, responsible for managing all aspects of customer shipments from pickup through final delivery. This role focuses on building strong customer relationships, ensuring service excellence, identifying growth opportunities, and driving profitability.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage customer shipments from pickup to final delivery
- Maintain and grow customer relationships through ongoing communication and business reviews
- Supervise and support Account Coordinators to ensure customer and carrier satisfaction
- Negotiate rates and secure carriers to maximize service levels and profitability
- Optimize routes, freight, and vehicle capacity
- Meet or exceed performance metrics set by management
- Provide insight on market conditions during customer and carrier negotiations
- Exercise independent judgment when approving credit/debit adjustments
- Provide feedback on Carrier Support performance for evaluations
- Participate in interviewing and screening Carrier Support candidates
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
What You’ll Need
Education
- Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience
Experience
- 4+ years of transferable professional experience
- 1+ year of freight brokerage experience specializing in fresh or frozen produce
Certifications
Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) preferred, not required
Travel
Minimal
Physical Requirements
N/A
Behavioral Expectations
- Be Humble
- Stay Hungry
- Live Smart
Work Environment
- Fast-paced, challenging environment with growth opportunities
- Remote position
- Business casual attire
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Potential Earnings: Competitive (based on experience)
Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with company match
- Team member recognition awards
- Education and development opportunities
Reporting Structure
This position reports to the Operations Manager, Freight Brokerage.

Our commitment to innovation and brand development is exemplified by our flagship label, Dracula Citrus™, which includes our signature Dracula Blood Oranges. This brand has garnered international acclaim, winning PMA’s Marketer of the Year and Citrus Australia’s Brand Innovation awards in 2020.
With operations in both Australia and the United States, including our U.S. office in Kingsburg, California, we pride ourselves on transparent partnerships, supply chain efficiency, and a dynamic approach to fresh produce marketing.
At Pinnacle Fresh, we are passionate about delivering "wickedly healthy" products and are always in season to meet our customers' needs.
We are seeking a Sales Coordinator to support our sales, operations, and finance teams. This position plays a critical role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, high customer satisfaction, and effective communication between internal departments and external partners.
This is a remote role with significant growth potential, ideal for someone eager to build their career in produce sales and transition into an Account Manager role over time.
Responsibilities
Sales & Customer Support
- Assist sales reps with order entry, tracking, and customer communication
- Manage and update customer accounts, POs, and shipment schedules
- Provide professional, timely support to both internal teams and customers
- Prepare materials and contribute to customer meetings
- Maintain sales documents and ensure accurate records
Operations & Logistics Coordination
- Track inventory, shipments, and stock availability with logistics/warehouse partners
- Communicate delivery timelines and troubleshoot any fulfillment issues
- Help plan weekly volume requirements and coordinate packaging material needs
Brand & Market Support
- Help distribute and coordinate branded materials (e.g., Dracula Blood Oranges)
- Monitor competitor offerings and industry trends
- Gather feedback from customers and team members for continuous improvement
Administrative & System Support
- Ensure data accuracy across ERP and sales platforms (NetSuite preferred)
- Assist with retail order portals and basic reporting tools
Team Collaboration
- Support cross-functional coordination between Sales, Operations, Logistics, and Finance
- Step in for team members when needed and contribute to a team-oriented culture
- Communicate clearly and regularly, especially during peak periods
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in sales support, customer service, or produce operations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and virtual
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite experience a strong plus)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, seasonal business environment
- Passion for produce and a desire to grow within the industry
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Eager to learn the produce business and grow into an Account Manager role
- Detail-oriented and accountable in order and data processing
- Flexible and proactive in adapting to shifting daily priorities
- Positive, collaborative, and customer-focused
Key Performance Metrics
- Order entry accuracy and on-time processing
- Quality of communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Accuracy of stock and delivery tracking
- Responsiveness to customer inquiries
- Contribution to team and customer success

Location: Remote
Company: Healthy Avocado Inc., Berkeley CA
Healthy Avocado Inc. is an importer and nationwide distributor with over 25 years of experience in the avocado business. As a rapidly growing company, we’re expanding both our product offerings and customer base. We currently sell over 1000 loads of Mexican avocados annually. We’re also actively growing our lime business as part of our broader expansion. We are seeking a high-performing sales professional with deep industry knowledge and strong relationships in the produce supply chain.
We are especially interested in candidates who already manage a book of business and have established customer accounts and supplier partnerships for an additional commodity (e.g., peppers, cilantro, cabbage, berries or anything you can sell in volume).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and grow sales across both avocados and new commodities sourced from Mexico
- Identify new sourcing opportunities and help diversify our supplier network in Mexico
- Leverage your existing customer base to expand Healthy Avocado’s market presence
- Communicate with our current team using WhatsApp and Teams meetings.
- Coordinate logistics and transportation from Mexico to U.S. destinations, ensuring smooth movement from field to warehouse to customer
- Communicate effectively with shippers, growers, freight providers, and customers
- Review QC and inspection reports, providing prompt follow-up
- Resolve credits, claims, and arrival issues quickly through documentation, communication, and adherence to company policies
Required Qualifications
- Proven produce sales experience (mandatory)
- An existing customer base with regular purchasing volume
- Established supplier/grower relationships in Mexico for at least one commodity besides avocados. (preferred)f
- Deep understanding of the fresh-produce supply chain
- Strong documentation, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
- Ability to build new business while maintaining long-term customer relationships
Why Join Healthy Avocado Inc.?
For more than 25 years, we have built a trusted name in the U.S. avocado market by prioritizing quality, reliability, and strong relationships. As we enter a new phase of growth, you will have the opportunity to:
- Help shape our expansion into new commodities
- Work with a well-established importer with long-term grower partnerships in Mexico
- Earn competitive compensation tied to performance
- Grow into a long-term leadership role within a company that values collaboration and integrity
Benefits
- Competitive salary + commission structure + year-end bonus
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Opportunity for long-term career growth
To Apply please visit:
https://healthyavocado.com/about-our-company/careers/ or email to us at: career@healthyavocado.com

The Food Safety & Quality Control Manager is responsible for overseeing, implementing, and continuously improving the company’s food safety and quality systems for fresh fruit operations. This role ensures compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA Produce Safety Rule, customer specifications, and third-party audit standards while driving a strong food safety culture across packing, storage, and distribution operations.
Job Duties & Description:
Food Safety & Compliance
- Develop, implement, and maintain food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and FSMA Produce Safety compliance
- Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, state regulations, and customer requirements
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, third-party auditors, and customer audits
- Lead and manage audits (PrimusGFS, Global G.A.P., SQF, or similar) and corrective action follow-up
- Oversee environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, and pathogen prevention programs
Quality Control
- Manage incoming, in-process, and finished product quality inspections
- Establish and enforce quality specifications for fresh fruit products
- Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Monitor shelf-life, maturity, defects, and product condition
- Cold Chain Management throughout the production process
Team Leadership & Training
- Lead, train, and mentor QC and food safety staff
- Conduct food safety, GMP, and quality training for operations personnel
- Promote a strong food safety and quality culture throughout the organization
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate food safety and quality records
- Review and approve SOPs, policies, and procedures
- Prepare reports on audit results, trends, and performance metrics
Continuous Improvement
- Identify risks and opportunities for improvement in food safety and quality systems
- Support operational efficiency while maintaining compliance and product integrity
Qualifications:
- 3–5+ years of food safety and quality management experience in fresh produce or fresh fruit operations
- Strong knowledge of FSMA Produce Safety Rule, HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation programs
- Experience leading third-party audits and regulatory inspections
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
- HACCP Certification (Preferred)
- PCQI certification (Preferred)
- Experience with PrimusGFS, Global GA, SQF, or similar audit schemes (Preferred)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting plant inspections, audits, and production floor monitoring.
- Frequent bending, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, and occasional crouching or kneeling to inspect equipment and sanitation conditions.
- Capability to lift and carry items up to 25–35 pounds (e.g., product samples, testing equipment, documentation materials).
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate laboratory testing equipment, computers, tablets, and measuring devices.
- Adequate vision (near, distance, color, and peripheral) to review product quality, labeling, and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to hear alarms, equipment signals, and verbal communication in a manufacturing environment.
- Capability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hairnets, beard covers, gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, and protective footwear for extended periods.
Environmental Factors:
- Regular work within food processing, cold storage, warehouse, and production environments with exposure to:
- Temperature variations (refrigerated, freezer, and ambient processing areas).
- Wet, humid, or slippery floor conditions.
- Food-grade chemicals, sanitizers, and cleaning agents.
- Noise levels requiring hearing protection in certain areas.
- Periodic work in office or laboratory settings for documentation review, regulatory reporting, data analysis, and training activities.
- Possible exposure to common food allergens and raw agricultural or protein products, depending on facility operations.
- Ability to work flexible or extended hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays, to support production schedules, audits, or incident response.
- Occasional local or regional travel for supplier audits, training, or regulatory inspections.
Salary: $85,000-$135,000
Dress Code Standards:
This position works in both office and food manufacturing environments. Attire must meet food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under California law. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants requesting accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources.
Workers’ Compensation & Workplace Safety
This position operates within a safety-sensitive food manufacturing environment. The Company maintains compliance with California workers’ compensation laws, Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) requirements, and all applicable workplace










































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