What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Grower position at B&W Quality Growers, LLC?
Field Supervisor / Assistant Grower / Harvester
Location:
Elora, Tennesse
About the role:
Join
B&W Quality Growers
, the world's largest watercress producer and a leader in specialty greens We're looking for a hands-on
Field Supervisor
to oversee daily farm operations, lead field crews, and ensure top-quality harvests. If you thrive in a fast-paced, growing company and love working directly with crops and managing teams, this is the role for you.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSILITIES:
- Schedule and coordinate weekly activities with Manager.
- Coordinate daily and weekly activities according to plan with Assistant Growers, Operators and other employees as assigned.
- Coordinate all daily activities with Manager and Harvesting Supervisor.
- Organize, report, and manage employees' workload.
- Responsible for conducting training sessions and promoting teamwork.
- Accurately assess employees' performance weekly.
- Coordinate and execute chemical spray and fertility programs.
- Responsible for monitoring and securing all processes in planting, weed control, pest control, fertilizations, irrigation, and other miscellaneous activities. Must be able to analyze data and make recommendations.
- Responsible for keeping all data for B&W systems and paperwork updated daily.
- Responsible for maintaining compliance with all government and customer requirements, including GMP procedures, internal/external audits, food safety and workplace safety requirements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes –
Supervises 8 employees, works with Supervisor to monitor needs for training and development and advises on Hiring, Discipline and Terminations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE –
Associated degree in agriculture or related area or 5 years of experience in agriculture. - COMMUNICATION SKILL LEVEL -
Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) required. Must be able to read and write effectively. Daily written reports, email correspondence and other administrative paperwork will be required. - COMPUTER SKILLS –
Should be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. - PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS –
Strong leader with proven results in crop knowledge, soil management, fertilization, weeds control, and/or IPM. - CERTIFICATIONS and/or LICENSES REQUIRED
– Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. - MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED -
Mechanical Knowledge and agricultural tools expertise. Must know how to operate a tractor