Position: Grower – Leafy Greens

M&F Talent is recruiting for a large-scale hydroponic greenhouse operation in New York seeking a skilled Grower to oversee all aspects of commercial leafy greens production. The facility uses advanced controlled environment agriculture (CEA) techniques to deliver fresh, local, pesticide-free lettuce. This full-time, on-site role calls for a technically proficient, hands-on horticulture professional who values sustainability, innovation, and local food systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the extended team to improve and enhance system performance.
• Manage the grow plan for indoor crop production.
• Oversee product quality and order fulfillment.
• Manage hydroponics cultivation procedures and nutrient protocols.
• Teach cultivation team the importance of accurate feeding and pH monitoring.
• Keep accurate records of garden data and performance to present to upper management.
• Follow and enforce strict standards related to grow operations and crop quality.
• Delegate appropriate tasks related to planting, cloning, and harvest.
• Train staff on uses of smart grow technology and CEA equipment.
• Ensure facilities department keeps accurate records on cultivation equipment.
• Monitor and report KPIs throughout the business year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture, or related field strongly preferred.
• 5–10 years’ experience in a management role in commercial greenhouse production.
• Understanding of all aspects of CEA crop production and growing.
• Management experience with direct reports.
• Candidates with experience in academia or a strong training/mentoring background preferred.
• Expert understanding of hydroponics equipment and systems.
• Working expertise with horticultural lighting, smart grow tech, and commercial fertigation.
• Experience with climate control software platforms.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Available to work weekends and flexible hours as required.
• Commercial production experience in hydroponics.
• Commercial production experience in leafy greens preferred; other crop types (e.g., tomato, strawberry, cucumber/vine crops) will be considered.
• Superior problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Extremely well organized.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with business intelligence systems.