BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!    

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.  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. 

Our Yorkville, Illinois, farm is our largest greenhouse in Illinois, at around 480,000 square feet. With an annual production of around 6 million pounds of leafy greens, BrightFarms is ensuring fresh greens for Chicagoland communities. 

Specifically, you will:    

Manage all environmental controls of the greenhouse using Priva greenhouse environmental control softwareWork closely with BrightFarms Director of Agriculture to determine ideal computer set points and ensure proper conditions are achievedControl all parameters related to the maintenance of healthy and productive production ponds:fertility and pH managementthermal managementpond aerationpond sanitationpond mechanicals Ensure the product is free of insect pest and diseaseWork closely with the Director of Agriculture to develop, implement, and maintain a biologically based IPM program and any chemical applications requiredScouting and record keepingWork closely with the BrightFarms Product Manager and Director of Agriculture to design, implement and track R&D projects to increase and optimize yields of existing products, and to develop new products for the BrightFarms sales portfolioSupport the General Manager and will be accountable for revenue, for operating expenses, for quality and for the operation of the facility, includingproduction (WIP and people)planning and reportingplant performancelabor managementbalancing inputsthroughput & demandand facilities maintenanceMaintain a neat and orderly greenhouse facilityEnsure that the food safety program meets all compliance requirementsWork closely the General Manager and with the BrightFarms Director of Agriculture and other members of the management team to:develop and execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms’ missionlead BrightFarmers to enable them to execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms’ mission 

The ideal candidate:   

4-year degree in horticulture and or related sciences3 years of experience in commercial production of plants using soilless culture in environmentally controlled greenhouses.  The ability to exhibit excellent leadership skills:  Lead by example – set the highest possible standards for quality, efficiency, productivity, and behavior The ability to be detail oriented and data driven Excellent verbal and written communication skills and is a curious, self starter.Strong computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Power Point and Access Database knowledge beneficial) The ability to obtain a state pesticide applicators license 

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in controlled environment agriculture and hydroponic production of food cropsPriva experience a plusExperience with biological control agents (BCA’s) and knowledge of IPM requiredA sincere passion for the BrightFarms mission

 

Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!  

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.