Production Team Lead

Number of employees

380

Kearny, NJ, United States

Posted on: 2022-11-21

Category: food

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

At Bowery Farming, we dream of a world where agriculture gives back to the people and the planet more than it takes. But to achieve this, we need more than incremental change. 

We need to reimagine farming from the ground up. 

Everyday, Bowery’s purpose-driven team works toward this mission. Right outside of cities, we build indoor farms that grow wildly flavorful produce that’s defiantly free from pollutants, all while using less finite resources like space and water. Our smart farms are powered by our proprietary farm operating system, BoweryOS, creating a simplified, agile food system that’s focused on flavor, freshness, and safety. 

At Bowery, we’re farming efficiently so we can feed effectively, democratizing access to fresh, local food in our communities. Join us: https://boweryfarming.com/careers/


We are the largest vertical farming company in the United States, designing and building smart indoor environments to reimagine the future of food. Through our network of smart indoor farms and proprietary end-to-end technology, we are transforming the entire fresh food supply chain to be simpler, safer, and vastly more sustainable.

Our farms are 100x+ more productive than traditional agriculture while using a fraction of the resources - all enabled by leading-edge technology. We are scaling quickly with five farms in operation, including state-of-the-art R&D and innovation farms for pioneering indoor Agriculture Science, and two commercial farms under development that will more than double our total production by 2023. Our brand has been in the market since 2016 and is currently sold in over 1,400 locations including Whole Foods, Ahold Delhaize, Amazon, Safeway/Albertsons, and Walmart.

We are backed by tech and agriculture industry leaders with $647M in equity and debt raised from investors including Fidelity, Temasek, Google Ventures, KKR, General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, and individuals including Jeff Wilke, Tom Colicchio, José Andrés, and David Barber of Blue Hill.

For more insight into our culture, our teams, and all the things that make us so unique, check out The Roots: Bowery Farming's People Podcast.

About The Role:
Bowery Farming is seeking ambitious Production Team Leads who can learn quickly, thrive in a fast-paced & flexible environment, and are willing to roll up their sleeves. Be a part of a team that produces locally grown fresh leafy greens and herbs from our indoor automated vertical farm in Kearny, NJ to our retail and restaurant customers in the local area! This is a hands-on job maintaining the taste, quality, and freshness of our produce and assisting in their daily care. 

Shift: Sunday - Wednesday, 7:00am - 6:30pm

What You'll Do:

  • Support and guide a team of farm operators to ensure that the farm stays on schedule, from seeding to harvest to packaging to cleaning, & delivery
  • Maintain overall responsibility for the performance of the shift, including safety, quality, productivity, and delivery
  • Maintain production areas to ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation, and food safety standards
  • Provide a safe working environment by maintaining clean working environment, quality equipment and enforcing adherence to developed work practices
  • Ensure employees have the right tools, knowledge, and equipment required to do their jobs effectively and safely
  • Promote an environment of continuous improvement and commitment to quality
  • Who You Are:

  • You have experience in greenhouse/farm or warehouse production team role with demonstrated ability to lead a team
  • You are at least 18 years old
  • You have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent
  • You are passionate about sustainability and healthy food
  • You have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • You are capable of learning and leading strict food safety and sanitary standards
  • You are flexible with changing work responsibilities
  • You can work 4, 10-hour shifts (with breaks and lunch)
  • You are able to commit to a consistent set of scheduled days, including holidays that land on your scheduled days (the farm operates seven days a week)
  • You have a reliable form of transportation
  • You are authorized to work in the US
  • You are familiar with PC or Mac, and you are able to use a tablet or smartphone
  • You are comfortable with Physical Requirements including:
  • You can lift and move objects up to 49 pounds each
  • You can stand for hours at a time
  • You are capable of bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
  • Who We Are:

  • Bowery is a place where everyone is welcome, included, and empowered to reach their full potential 
  • We live our shared values every day in both big and small ways: opt-in, think wildly different, break barriers together & be kind to the core 
  • We are a mission-driven team of unconventional thinkers, problem-solvers, optimists, and activators 
  • We share a passion for giving back more to the planet than we take, growing deliciously abundant food without abundant harm
  • We are excited to hear from you!
  • Benefits and Perks:

  • Free benefits from Day 1 for employee (Medical, Dental, Vision) 
  • Heavily subsidized benefits for your family from Day 1 
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents (full-time employees)
  • Competitive vacation and sick time off
  • 401K & company stock
  • Company paid Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability 
  • Free Mental Health Resources and Wellness Benefits including Ginger (24/7 chat based therapy), Aaptiv (virtual fitness classes), Carrot (family forming support)
  • Uniforms and PPE provided by Bowery
  • Free leafy greens & more…
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