Farm Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Farm Manager Job DescriptionAbout 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 23 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 35 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