Benefits:- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Farm Manager Job Description
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
Crop Production & Management
- 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
Team Leadership
- 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
Supply Consistency & Quality
- 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
Compliance & Certification
- 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
Qualifications
Required
- 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