Production Manager (2nd Shift)

Bright Farms•Macon, GA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

At BrightFarms, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don't just want to grow great tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world. BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of eight high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms.â¯ From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter, with less space, no pesticides and protected inside, so it's better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast, Midwest, and South. We are looking for a Production Manager on the 2nd shift who sincerely cares about improving the environmental impact of the food supply chain. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about creating a healthier planet. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans. We are looking for someone who values the greater good of the organization and wants to succeed collectively. Candidates should be productive, possess a sense of integrity, and care about people and clients, and be strong team players. Our Macon, GA farm is the largest and most advanced greenhouse in the state, delivering fresh, locally grown leafy greens year-round. Spanning nearly 480,000 square feet, this facility will produce approximately 6 million pounds of leafy greens annually.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in a production environment or related work experience
2-4 years of college
Create documents such as standard operating procedures, safety rules, label mixing instructions
Fulfill routine logs related to food safety and inspection reports
Quickly calculate data and make adjustments as needed
Work in a fast-paced environment
Multitask, with accuracy and attention to detail
Capable of maintaining a calm and collected composure during times of disorder, speaking to others in a respectful manner, and is skilled at productively handling multiple personality types
Supervise all department leads and crew members

Nice To Haves

Bilingual, English and Spanish
Training in Food Safety and Sanitation
Food or agriculture industry experience
Experience building new teams or start-ups
Experience with LEAN tools

Responsibilities

Manage greenhouse workforce by achieving greenhouse objectives including hiring, firing, labor planning, workforce organization and labor reporting across all greenhouse departments
Convert plant yield into revenue for operating expenses, and for the operation of the facility, including: production (WIP and people) planning and reporting labor management balancing inputs throughput & demand facilities maintenance
Be accountable for inventory control and managing inbound and outbound shipments of production supplies
Manage labor expenses, energy utilization and other operating expenses
Lead efforts to be a LEAN organization and be a guide through kaizen activities to improve system efficiency
Maintain SQF requirements and maintaining a neat, orderly, and safe greenhouse facility and operation
Train greenhouse employees on all food safety material, food safety best practices, as well as maintaining, monitoring, and verifying all food safety logs
Work closely with the General Manager, Head Grower and other members of the management team to: develop and execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms' mission lead BrightFarmers to enable them to execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms' mission
Coordinate supplies with vendors/partners
Track all incoming, outgoing, and consumption of inventory for work in process (WIP) inventory, packaging materials, supplies, PPE, and chemicals
Assist and support the Head Grower in all aspects of the greenhouse management and provide labor and resources to assist as needed