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
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ESSENCE OF PRESERVE
Life is a gift. The most precious one. The incredible progress in science and medicine within just the last two generations has further enhanced worldwide human longevity. Healthspan vs Lifespan?
Air, Water, Earth, within a lifetime, our lifetime, have moved from being points of relative unconcern to becoming points of critical concern.
Stress has become universal – climatic, economic, demographic, political, personal – all impacting our health.
Current research has shown that whilst specific ailments can be addressed through specialized interventions, overall good health requires a holistic approach – one addressing the body, mind, and soul. The adage “Prevention is better than the Cure” holds more true today than ever before.
At a global level, achieved corporates, individuals, families and communities are seeking and proactively pursuing sustainable good health, contentment, and happiness. Overall economic growth and higher disposable incomes have made this possible. And yet, the quandary on where to begin remains…About Preserve Life
Preserve’s initiative for setting up a world class health center in the midst of endless rolling hills and soothing lakes and rivers, is to address the above growing concerns and to lead individuals to a state of holistic wellbeing.