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JOB FILLED - Director of Growing - Confidential #5385

Job Description: 

A leading producer of premium quality, hydroponically grown leafy vegetables in state of the art greenhouses. Our goal is to provide a year-round supply of locally grown, top of the line, value added greenhouse vegetables.

Our rapidly expanding company is ready to increase our team with an enthusiastic, top notch Director of Growing. The ideal candidate should be passionate about growing plants, have excellent people and management skills, and have a greenhouse or nursery background in produce, flowers or ornamental plants.

The Director of Growing will be overseeing the growing of hydroponic crops of the highest quality in the most efficient way, in collaboration with our current grower team.  
 
The Director of Growing will be working with the growing team and production crews while fostering a positive environment of respect and safety for his/her people, our customers, and the environment. 
The Director of Growing must be able to work independently and collaboratively, performing multiple- high level projects in conjunction with his/her daily activities.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Minimum 5 years work experience in crew management
  • Minimum 7 to 10 years work experience in professional horticulture
  • Minimum B.S. degree in agriculture or related field
  • Experience with HACCP/GFSI 
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Overseeing all growing aspects for all facilities
  • Understanding the balance of high quality and efficiency  
  • Yield expectation
  • Project implementation
  • Strategic planning
  • Motivate and lead strong tenured employees
  • Develop and train new employees
  • Traveling to all facilities 

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