Grower

– Manage all environmental controls of the greenhouse using Priva greenhouse environmental control software
– Work closely with BrightFarms Director of Agriculture to determine ideal computer set points and ensure proper conditions are achieved
– Control all parameters related to the maintenance of healthy and productive production ponds:
– fertility and pH management
– thermal management
– pond aeration
– pond sanitation
– pond mechanicals
– Ensure the product is free of insect pest and disease
– Work closely with the Director of Agriculture to develop, implement, and maintain a biologically based IPM program and any chemical applications required
– Scouting and record keeping
– Work closely with the BrightFarms Product Manager and Director of Agriculture to design, implement and track RandD projects to increase and optimize yields of existing products, and to develop new products for the BrightFarms sales portfolio
– Support the General Manager and will be accountable for revenue, for operating expenses, for quality and for the operation of the facility, including
– production (WIP and people)
– planning and reporting
– plant performance
– labor management
– balancing inputs
– throughput and demand
– and facilities maintenance
– Maintain a neat and orderly greenhouse facility
– Ensure that the food safety program meets all compliance requirements
– Work closely the General Manager and with the BrightFarms Director of Agriculture and other members of the management team to:
– develop and execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms mission
– lead BrightFarmers to enable them to execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms mission