Farm Manager

Preserve Life Corp•Douglasville, GA

13d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

PL Only Organics (Preserve 5 LLC) operates a 50,000 sq ft commercial greenhouse in Douglasville, Georgia, growing certified organic vegetables for wholesale and direct distribution. We are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on Head Grower / Farm Manager to lead all cultivation operations, manage a small team, and ensure the consistent, high-quality supply of fresh organic produce year-round. This is a boots-on-the-ground leadership role. The ideal candidate will work alongside their team daily, bringing deep agronomic expertise, strong organizational instincts, and a commitment to organic growing principles.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in commercial greenhouse vegetable production
Demonstrated experience managing a team in an agricultural or horticultural setting
Strong working knowledge of organic growing inputs, soil health, and IPM
Proven ability to maintain consistent crop yields and meet supply commitments
Physical ability to perform manual labor: lifting, standing, and working in a greenhouse environment

Responsibilities

Plan and execute full growing cycles for a diverse range of organic vegetables across the 50,000 sq ft greenhouse
Monitor and manage all environmental parameters: temperature, humidity, irrigation, fertigation, and lighting
Implement and maintain Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols consistent with organic certification requirements
Develop and follow planting schedules to ensure a consistent, uninterrupted supply of product
Maintain growing records, crop logs, and yield data for each production cycle
Directly supervise and mentor a team of 2–3 greenhouse workers
Assign daily tasks, monitor performance, and provide hands-on training
Foster a safe, collaborative, and productive working environment
Coordinate crew schedules to align with harvest windows and operational demands
Maintain steady, predictable harvest volumes to meet buyer commitments and supply agreements
Grade, pack, and manage post-harvest handling to minimize losses and maintain freshness standards
Liaise with operations management on sales commitments, volume forecasts, and delivery scheduling
Identify and resolve any supply gaps or crop failures quickly and proactively
Uphold all USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards and assist with annual certification audits
Maintain compliance documentation including spray logs, input records, and traceability files