Head Grower (Pooling Requisition)
On-site · Cathedral City, California, United States
Job Summary
Head Grower responsible for planning and overseeing the planting, cultivation and harvesting of all produce and organic produce. This role provides leadership and coordinates with the Greenhouse Labor Supervisor and Human Resources, touring greenhouses to monitor plant health, addressing pests/disease, and ensuring safe disposal of chemicals. The Head Grower maintains day-to-day records, develops production plans, and ensures adherence to company, client, and project policies. Responsibilities include guiding greenhouse staff, solving labor issues, interpreting policies, coordinating greenhouse production, and collaborating with management on project timelines and budgets. The role requires advanced technical guidance to greenhouse personnel, planning and care of greenhouse production, and ensuring safety, food safety, and regulatory compliance. The candidate should have strong communication and leadership abilities, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. Education includes High School Diploma or GED or equivalent, with Diploma and/or bachelor’s degree in Botany / Horticulture / Agriculture preferred. The posting emphasizes joining a network for future opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of direct work experience in horticulture
- Solid understanding of horticultural techniques
- Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills
- Effectiveness in safety and productivity
- Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations
- Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities
- Strong communication, leadership, integration, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Ability to participate in continuous improvement processes
- Ability to follow safe procedures for use of fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides
- High school diploma or GED (or equivalent)
- Diploma and/or bachelor’s degree in Botany / Horticulture / Agriculture or related field
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