Village Farms has almost thirty years of experience in the hydroponics greenhouse industry. Beginning with just ten acres of greenhouse facilities, Village Farms today operates more than 262 acres, and markets an additional 120 acres of greenhouse. We are the leading vegetable greenhouse producer and supplier in North America, and have earned a highly regarded reputation in the industry.
We now have an opening for a Greenhouse Supervisor in our West Texas (Marfa/Fort Davis) facility.
As the Greenhouse Supervisor you will assist the management team in all phases of the greenhouse, and support pack house operations. This includes managing crop quality, environmental controls, overseeing labor force, maintaining costs and working with other management team members.
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
- Complete work-related documents including incident reports as needed
- Support Packing Operations as needed
The successful candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bilingual Preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 1 – 2 years previous supervisory experience and/or Bachelors degree equivalent in related field required
- Previous labor supervision and crop-growing experience preferred
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadline
- Ability to exercise professional judgment and decision-making
- Ability to communicate effectively with others in a team environment
- Open availability for various work schedules
- Good knowledge of climate computer software and other technological tools
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leader in the industry!
