Assistant Head Grower

A growing greenhouse and controlled environment agriculture operation is seeking an experienced Assitant Head Grower to oversee crop production, plant health, irrigation, fertility, IPM, and daily growing operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day crop production and plant health
• Monitor irrigation, fertility, climate, lighting, and environmental controls
• Identify and respond to pest, disease, nutrition, and crop quality concerns
• Implement IPM programs and maintain crop protection records
• Supervise crop care, propagation, transplanting, spacing, and harvest activities
• Train and support greenhouse staff
• Work with leadership to improve yield, quality, labor efficiency, and production consistency
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized growing areas

Qualifications

• Greenhouse, nursery, horticulture, CEA, produce, or ornamental growing experience preferred
• Strong understanding of plant health, irrigation, fertility, and IPM
• Experience with greenhouse environmental systems is a plus
• Leadership or team supervision experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Degree in horticulture, plant science, agriculture, or related field is a plus

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience, benefits, and growth opportunities.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on greenhouse, nursery, produce, ornamental, propagation, or controlled environment growing experience. If you are a grower who takes pride in producing healthy, high quality crops, this could be worth a conversation!

Please submit your resume to be considered. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Questions? Call or text (816) 704-5416

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.