Harvest Manager (Elora)

Field Supervisor / Assistant Grower / Harvester Location:

Elora, Tennessee About the role: Join

B&W Quality Growers , the world’s largest watercress producer and a leader in specialty greens! We’re looking for a hands-on

Field Supervisor

to oversee daily farm operations, lead field crews, and ensure top-quality harvests. If you thrive in a fast-paced, growing company and love working directly with crops and managing teams, this is the role for you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Schedule and coordinate weekly activities with Farm manager. Coordinate daily and weekly activities according to plan with Assistant Growers, Operators, and other employees as assigned. Coordinate all daily activities with the Manager and Harvesting Supervisor. Organize, report, and manage employees’ workload. Responsible for conducting training sessions and promoting teamwork. Accurately assess employees’ performance weekly. Coordinate and execute chemical spray and fertility programs. Responsible for monitoring and securing all processes in planting, weed control, pest control, fertilization, irrigation, and other miscellaneous activities. Must be able to analyze data and make recommendations. Responsible for keeping all data for B&W systems and paperwork updated daily. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all government and customer requirements, including GMP procedures, internal/external audits, food safety and workplace safety requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Yes – Supervises 8+ employees, works with the supervisor to monitor needs for training and development, and advises on hiring, discipline, and Terminations.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE –

Associate's degree in agriculture or related area or 5+ years of experience in agriculture. COMMUNICATION SKILL LEVEL -

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Must be able to read and write effectively. Daily written reports, email correspondence, and other administrative paperwork will be required. COMPUTER SKILLS –

Should be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS –

Strong leader with proven results in crop knowledge, soil management, fertilization, weed control, and/or IPM. CERTIFICATIONS and/or LICENSES REQUIRED

– Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED -

Mechanical Knowledge and agricultural tools expertise. Must know how to operate a tractor