Production Manager

Production Manager – Culpeper, VA

BrightFarms is the No.1 provider of local produce, nationwide. BrightFarms finances, builds, and operates local greenhouse farms in partnership with supermarkets, cities, capital sources, and vendors, to quickly and efficiently eliminate time, distance, and costs from the food supply chain. Our growing methods, a model for the future of scalable, sustainable local farming, uses far less energy, land and water than conventional agriculture, and deliver fresher, local produce to grocery stores within 24 hours of harvest.

Our Mission: To improve the Health of Society and the Planet

The inspiration for BrightFarms grew out of our desire to grow food in the same communities where it’s consumed — food that’s fresher, tastier, and better for the environment.

Our Mission for Sustainability

Growing food in a sustainable way is at the core of our mission. Our growing methods minimize the impact to the environment by using less energy, water and land than traditional farming.

Investing in Local Communities

By operating within the communities we serve, we help support local economies. Each one of our farms creates “green collar” jobs with a living wage and benefits for all of our employees.

Grown Local and Delivered Fresh

Most salads on shelves in supermarkets travel thousands of miles, arriving 6-7 days after harvest. Our produce is grown locally, picked at the height of freshness and delivered to supermarkets within 24 hours!

BrightFarms is proud to be included in the 36th annual Inc. 500, ranking # 235 among America’s fastest growing private companies, solidifying its position as the leader in sustainable local produce for supermarkets. Fast Company also recognized us as “One of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” and one of the “Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Food” in the world!

Headquarters: Irvington, NY

Company Founding: 2011

# Employees: 110

Farm Locations:

• Bucks County, Pennsylvania
• Culpeper, Virginia
• Rochelle, Illinois
• Wilmington, Ohio
• Sellingsgrove, Pennsylvania

Markets Served: Illinois, Wisconsin, DC, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and counting

Interested in joining our team?

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Production Manager

Elkwood, VA

BrightFarms is seeking a Production Manager to the management team of its

Greenhouse farm.

You Will:

• Manage Greenhouse Work Force. The Production Manager will

directly manage the work force to achieve GH objectives, including hiring, firing, labor planning, workforce organization and labor reporting.

• Production. The production Manager will be accountable for converting plant yield into revenue, for operating expenses, for the operation of the facility. This includes production (WIP and people) planning and reporting, labor management, balancing inputs, throughput & demand and facilities maintenance.
• Cost. The Production Manager will be largely judged on labor expenses, energy utilization and other operating expenses. The Production Manager will understand that there is always room for improvement and lead our efforts to be a LEAN organization and will guide us through kaizen activities to improve system efficiencies.
• Food Safety. While maintaining SQF requirements, the Production Manager will be accountable for maintaining a neat, orderly and safe greenhouse facility and operation.
• Lead. The Production Manager will work closely with the General Manager and the Greenhouse Head Grower and other members of the management team to (a) develop and execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms’ mission and (b) lead BrightFarmers to enable them to execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms’ mission.
• Deliveries & Orders. The Production Manager will be accountable for

coordinating supplies with vendors/partners.

• Greenhouse Management. As a member of the greenhouse leadership team, the Production Manager will assist and support the Head Grower in all aspects of the greenhouse management and provide labor and resources to assist as needed.

Your Qualifications:

• Managing Production Lines. Candidates should have 3-5 years experience directly managing individuals working on production lines. Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to achieve production targets while controlling costs and achieving quality standards.
• Management. Candidates should have experience in hiring, terminating, promoting and leading hourly employees. Successful candidates will have implemented employee development and feedback systems.
• Lean. Candidates should have experience in performance-based organizations. They should have demonstrated experience in the fundamental tools of Lean Business Operations. Those include but are not limited to Standard Work, 5-S, Visual management and other tools to evaluate value added versus non-value added activities. Experience leading kaizen events is desirable.
• Training-Centric. Candidates should come from a performance-based

organization. The culture of the organization should have a heavy emphasis on training as part of employee development. Experience in training in Lean and/or Six Sigma principles is desirable.

• Industry/Function. A preference will be given to candidates from organizations in perishable food business with a value-added function, such as cutting fruits/vegetables, processing fruits/vegetables, re-packing, etc. But we will consider candidates from any light manufacturing or complex distribution operation. We also look for candidates with basic to medium expertise in growing system in a protected environment.
• Education. Candidates should have a college degree or equivalent work experience.

Location/Travel:

• This position is based in the Culpeper, VA greenhouse with minimal travel required.

Key Values & Characteristics of Candidates:

• Authentically Green. Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Candidates must be passionate about creating a healthier planet, environment and food supply. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans.
• Drive to Succeed. Candidates must have hunger and ambition and must get out of bed and want to perform strongly everyday, internally motivated. Candidates must demand excellence and strive to achieve greatness. Candidates should have a high clock speed and imbue energy in those around them.
• Humility & Integrity. Candidates must have personal humility and must want the organization to succeed (not focusing solely on personal success). Candidates must care about people and clients and be strong team players. Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and must project the proper image of BrightFarms.
• Productive. Colleagues and clients should be quick to describe candidates as famous for getting things done.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 /year

Experience:

• supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
• manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• production: 1 year (Preferred)
• production management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Typical end time:

• 4PM

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday