Production Supervisor

The Role

Gotham Greens is seeking a dynamic Production Supervisor to join our Davis, CA Operations Team. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Packing House (PH), production area, and supervision of the Production Assistants. The Production Supervisor reports directly to the Assistant Plant Manager. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves and isn't afraid to get dirty. The ideal candidate is passionate about sustainable agriculture and embraces Gotham Greens core values and mission.

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.

What You'll Do

Management of Packers

Ensure PH Production Assistants are punctual and work quickly and effectivelyTrain new PH Production Assistants in the proper way to do tasks, handle leaves, and proper cleaning & sanitation methods of produce pace and TimingComplete and ensure the cases are packed according to pacing/timing chart dailyReview pacing chart and coordinate timing with the Operations Team dailyEvaluate the effectiveness of packing methods, process, and team

Food Safety program

Ensure staff is following all proper food safety requirements and proper PPEEnsure timely completion of all necessary logsEnsure coolers are clean and temperatures are stable

Quality Control

Inspect and weigh produce; discard leaves as necessary; ensure no bugs, damaged leaves, tip burned leaves or leaves dropped on floor enter packageMonitor leaves for pests or pathogens and reports to Greenhouse Supervisor

PH and Storage area cleanliness and maintenance

Maintenance and cleanliness of Packing House furniture, tools, floors, and sinksMaintenance and cleanliness of walk-in coolersMaintenance and cleanliness of storage areasMaintenance and cleanliness of front and back stairs and roof area around the greenhouse

Assist in Daily Tasks as needed

Track and order labels and corrugatedOrder and monitor inventory levels of all packing and harvesting supplies for PH and GHManage labor costs, employee schedules, sick time, and PTO, minimize OT, and maintain a sense of urgency and daily efficiency.Schedule cleaning and maintenance of the GH and PH and assist in the hands-on cleaning responsibilities of the farm.Collaborating with GH Supervisor and day-end to ensure no further assistance is needed

Interpersonal Skills

Capable of maintaining a calm and collected composure during times of disorder, speaking to others in a respectful manner, and is skilled at productively handling multiple personality types.A proficient in effectively communicating with employees throughout the organization orally and writtenA willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the GH and PH.Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.

Who You Are

Ability to lead by example with a can do attitudeExperience in greenhouse work and/or hydroponicsFamiliarity with ERP and inventory controlExperience with food safety practices, goals, rules, and regulationsGreat multitasking abilities and ability to work in a fast-paced environmentA strong desire to learn and growExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExperience in data collection and recordingBilingual highly preferable, but not requiredAbility to motivate, inspire and coach hourly workforceProblem-solving skills and foresight- capable to identify areas of efficienciesAbility to work weekend and holiday coverage will be required on an as-needed basis

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 90% 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.