Operations Lead- Product Commercialization
About The Position
We are seeking a hands-on, highly motivated Operations Lead to support the production and commercialization of hydroponically grown crops within our indoor vertical farming facility. This role sits at the intersection of controlled-environment agriculture, food production, and operational execution—helping translate precision-growing systems into consistent, scalable, market-ready output. This is a floor-based leadership role working directly within production operations. The Operations Lead will work alongside a small, high-performing team to execute daily grow, harvest, and post-harvest activities while ensuring system discipline, crop quality, and production targets are consistently achieved. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced ag-tech environments and enjoys being close to both the plants and the production systems that bring them to market.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in agriculture, plant science, horticulture, food systems, engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in controlled-environment agriculture (vertical farming, hydroponics, greenhouse) food production, or high-volume manufacturing environments
- Ability to balance hands-on execution with informal leadership on the production floor
- Hands-on experience working in operational, production, or cultivation environments where consistency, quality, and throughput matter
- Strong observational skills with the ability to identify quality, process, or system deviations quickly and accurately
- Comfort working in a highly structured, data-informed production environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in small, fast-moving teams
- Willingness to work in a physically active, climate-controlled indoor farming environment
- Interest in food systems, ag-tech innovation, and scaling sustainable agriculture
Responsibilities
- Execute and support daily production activities within a hydroponic vertical farming system focused on flowering crop cultivation
- Work directly on the production floor alongside team members across planting, maintenance, crop care, and harvest operations
- Support the Operations Manager in coordinating daily workflows, labor allocation, and production priorities
- Monitor plant health, crop development stages, and environmental consistency to ensure optimal growing conditions
- Track and respond to key production metrics including yield, quality, uniformity, and harvest readiness
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety, quality assurance, and operational SOPs in a controlled-environment system
- Support system reliability through attention to detail in routine operational checks and escalation of deviations
- Act as a floor lead in the absence of the Operations Manager, maintaining structure, pace, and execution standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield optimization, process efficiency, and waste reduction
- Collaborate cross-functionally with cultivation, quality, and operations teams to ensure seamless product flow from grow to market
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
- At least 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick time
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
