Hedgehog
Hedgehog is an organic specialty mushroom producer pioneering innovative cultivation methods. We are hiring a full-time Farm General Manager to manage our farm in Beechgrove, TN (outside Murfreesboro). The farm produces 7,000 pounds per week of organic oyster, trumpet, and lion's mane mushrooms. The Farm General Manager will oversee day-to-day operations and manage a team of ten farm workers. They will manage planning, production, harvesting, packing, and fulfillment processes, as well as growing. Candidates must have experience in production or operations at a greenhouse or other indoor farm, but do not need experience with mushrooms.
Responsibilities
Operations Management: Plan and execute the daily workflow for production, harvesting, packing, and fulfillment to maintain product quality and meet weekly production targets.
Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and develop four farm workers; schedule labor and delegate tasks to optimize productivity.
Quality Control: Ensure mushrooms are harvested, handled, and packed according to high-quality standards for a perishable product.
Equipment & Facility Oversight: Maintain cleanliness, safety, and functionality of all farm equipment and facilities.
Inventory & Logistics: Track inventory of supplies, coordinate shipments, and oversee deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
Growing: Achieve consistent yields through substrate production, managing environmental controls, and solving problems as they come up.
Qualifications
Greenhouse/Farm Experience: Ideally 7+ years, but at least 3 years in a production or operations role at a greenhouse or indoor agriculture setting.
Supervisory Background: Proven experience managing a team or leading a crew in an agricultural or production environment.
Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and handle multiple responsibilities under tight timelines.
Communication Proficiency: Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Physical Stamina: Comfortable working in a farm environment with varying temperatures.
Characteristics
Organized & Detail-Oriented: Keen eye for accuracy and efficiency in daily tasks.
Hands-On & Hard-Working: Eager to get involved with all aspects of farm operations.
Ownership Mentality: Proactive approach in identifying problems and implementing solutions.
Leadership: Motivates and guides team members, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
Passionate About Sustainable Agriculture: Committed to responsible farming practices and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $80,000-95,000, depending on CEA experience
401(k)
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food Production
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Responsibilities
Operations Management: Plan and execute the daily workflow for production, harvesting, packing, and fulfillment to maintain product quality and meet weekly production targets.
Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and develop four farm workers; schedule labor and delegate tasks to optimize productivity.
Quality Control: Ensure mushrooms are harvested, handled, and packed according to high-quality standards for a perishable product.
Equipment & Facility Oversight: Maintain cleanliness, safety, and functionality of all farm equipment and facilities.
Inventory & Logistics: Track inventory of supplies, coordinate shipments, and oversee deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
Growing: Achieve consistent yields through substrate production, managing environmental controls, and solving problems as they come up.
Qualifications
Greenhouse/Farm Experience: Ideally 7+ years, but at least 3 years in a production or operations role at a greenhouse or indoor agriculture setting.
Supervisory Background: Proven experience managing a team or leading a crew in an agricultural or production environment.
Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and handle multiple responsibilities under tight timelines.
Communication Proficiency: Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Physical Stamina: Comfortable working in a farm environment with varying temperatures.
Characteristics
Organized & Detail-Oriented: Keen eye for accuracy and efficiency in daily tasks.
Hands-On & Hard-Working: Eager to get involved with all aspects of farm operations.
Ownership Mentality: Proactive approach in identifying problems and implementing solutions.
Leadership: Motivates and guides team members, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
Passionate About Sustainable Agriculture: Committed to responsible farming practices and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $80,000-95,000, depending on CEA experience
401(k)
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food Production
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