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/
At Bowery, we’re making wildly delicious food more accessible to everyone. Driven by our proprietary end-to-end technology, our farms are transforming the entire fresh food supply chain to be simpler, safer, and vastly more sustainable.
We have 5 farms in operation (including state-of-the-art R&D and innovation farms) and we’re just getting started. We’re backed by tech and agriculture industry leaders with $647M in equity and debt capital, and our products are sold in over 1,400 locations.
Working at Bowery is more than just a job. It’s a chance to make a global impact with first-of-its-kind technology and ridiculously good food. We’re always looking for passionate minds to grow (and eat) with us! Ready to make a real difference? Join us. We’d love to have you here.
About The Role:
Bowery Farming is seeking an R&D Operations Manager who will be responsible for managing our R&D Operations and Facilities in Kearny, NJ. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Agricultural Systems Innovation, you will help to oversee the complete operation, which includes: people management and development, crop health, and experimental and operational excellence. You are an analytical problem solver who can set big goals, interpret data, and deliver business results. You will operate in a multidisciplinary environment with agricultural scientists, engineers, computer scientists and other functions and your work will meaningfully impact the evolution of the indoor agriculture industry.
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The salary for this role will be $70,000. If this role is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply no matter what so we can see your profile and background. You can trust us to make a leveling assessment based on your unique skills and experience and communicate that with you.
Bowery is an equal-opportunity employer - a place that celebrates unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures that will enrich the workplace. We are attempting to redefine what a sustainable agricultural supply chain can look like. We cannot achieve this mission without a team that reflects the diversity of people who want fresh, locally grown food in regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, national origin, religion, family status, disability, military status, and experience. We strongly encourage people from marginalized communities to apply to join our team.
What You'll Do:
Responsible for the end-to-end operation of our R&D farms including team, system and facility management Oversee the R&D Operations team to ensure that the farm stays on schedule, from seeding to harvest, data collection and other relevant experimental tasksOnboard, train and develop Supervisors, R&D Specialists, Agricultural Technicians, Farmers and Maintenance TechniciansDrive performance of farm operation, including safety, experimental quality and delivery, productivity and costsImplement all SOPs and drive compliance with crop plans in partnership with the Agricultural Sciences teamCollect & analyze data in order to proactively identify production issues or develop plans to resolve existing issuesProvide a safe working environment by maintaining quality equipment and enforcing adherence to developed work practicesEnsure employees have the right tools, knowledge and equipment required to do their jobs effectively and safelyPromote a culture of world-class performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to qualityEstablish trust and maintain open, positive relationships with team, customers and vendorsConduct regular, formal site condition inspections and develop solutions for systemic needs
Who You Are:
Experience in manufacturing operations or engineering role with demonstrated ability to run a complex, automated operationLean & Six Sigma process improvement techniques knowledgeExperience managing an OSHA compliance programSkills driving continuous improvement initiatives & cultureExcellent analytical, problem solving, and superior management skillsStrong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertiseAbility to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peersExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal skillsDetail & process orientationExperience with farming and growing operations, and food safety and production is a plus Benefits As Good As Our Greens:
To support you and your family, we offer health, dental, and vision insurance; mental health resources; family forming support; long-term and short-term disability insurance; FSA; HSA and commuter benefitsCompany stock options so that you can reap the benefits of every Bowery win401k ProgramThe more balance, the better. We offer unlimited paid vacation, paid holiday - plus 16 weeks of paid parental leave so you can focus on what matters mostFrom internal mobility to a mentorship program and curated L&D initiatives, we are fully invested in your growth