Greenhouse Lead

THE ROLE

The role of the Green House Lead is designated to give day to day support and direction to the Production Assistants in the operation of the greenhouse. The GH Lead reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry a plus but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st century food system.
 

Team Leadership and Training  

• Train and manage Greenhouse Production Assistants and Greenhouse Machine Operators on seeding, transplant, and transfer to quality standards and Company work instructions.   

• Lead by example, maintaining a positive and productive work environment.  

• Monitor and motivate the team to meet the production crop schedule.  

• Provide general coaching and feedback to improve the performance of the team and escalate concerns to the Supervisor when necessary.  

Employee and Food Safety Compliance  

• Report all GMPs, food safety policies, and workplace safety/OSHA violations to Supervisor to maintain a safe and productive work environment.  

• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of all greenhouse equipment, workstations, and storage areas.  

• Monitor for signs of plant disease or cross-contamination and report issues to the Supervisor.  

• Understand the required documentation for each process and accurate completion of greenhouse logs: grow and sanitation and transfer tags.  

Production and Efficiency 

• Ensure smooth production flow by coordinating with the Supervisor and maintaining an optimal supply of products to packhouse and greenhouse inventory of materials.  

• Oversee the accurate execution of daily production schedules, adjusting as needed to meet order requirements or schedule changes.  

• Minimize downtime and ensure continuous operations, including assigning routine gutter emitter checks and alignment.  

• Work with Greenhouse Machine Operators to ensure proper setup and operation of equipment, including Ellepot machine settings. 

• Track and manage productivity metrics, including seeding times, transplant and transfer counts, and overall production efficiency. Share progress routinely with Supervisor. 

Coordination and Communication  

• Collaborate with the Harvest and Packhouse Leads to maintain a steady product supply for packing. 

• Coordinate with the Greenhouse Supervisor to establish efficient break and lunch schedules.  

• Communicate daily with the Supervisor, providing updates on production performance, employee efficiency, and equipment troubleshooting.  

• Manage the gutter cleaning process to support daily production needs.  

• Prepare greenhouse at the end of each shift to ensure readiness for the following day.  

WHO WE ARE

Gotham Greens is an indoor farming company and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.

A Certified B Corporation™, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 95% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses across America, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, and California.

Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America. For more information, visit gothamgreens.com.