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/
Founded in 2015, Bowery Farming is on a mission to democratize access to high-quality, local, safe and sustainable produce. We build smart indoor farms near cities, growing fresher, pesticide-free Protected Produce with bold flavor in precisely controlled environments, 365 days a year. At the heart of each farm is the proprietary BoweryOS, which integrates software, hardware, sensors, AI, computer vision systems, machine learning models, and robotics to orchestrate and automate the entirety of its operations. As a result, each farm creates far less waste and uses a fraction of the water and land compared to traditional agriculture. For more insight on 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 an R&D Operations Supervisor who will oversee aspects of our daily growing operations in our indoor farms. Reporting to the Director of Ag Science, R&D Operations, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and engaging a team, and one of your main focuses will be motivating, mentoring, and coaching your team to become the best operators they can be. To achieve this, Operations Supervisors are problem solvers who are able to Set Big Bold Goals, interpret data, and deliver business results. You will operate in a multidisciplinary environment with engineers, computer scientists, agricultural scientists, retail, and other functions, and your work will meaningfully impact the evolution of the indoor agriculture industry. This role will be based at Bowery Farming’s farm in Kearny, New Jersey.
Based in New York City, Bowery is the largest vertical farming company in the United States, serving major e-commerce platforms and more than 850 grocery stores in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, including Albertsons Companies (Safeway and Acme), Amazon Fresh, Giant Food, Walmart, Weis, Whole Foods Market, and specialty grocers, with produce that's harvested year-round at peak freshness, delivered within days of harvest. To date, we have raised $472 million from leading investors, including Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Temasek, GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, and individuals including Henry Kravis, Jeff Wilke, as well as some of the foremost thought leaders in food, including Tom Colicchio, José Andrés and David Barber of Blue Hill.
We celebrate unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures that enrich the workplace. Join us in creating an inclusive work environment that is free of bias and discrimination, where everyone can be their authentic self. We strongly encourage people from all walks of life and underrepresented backgrounds to apply and join the Bowery Farming team. We are an equal opportunity employer.
What You'll Do:
Supervise R&D & Operations teams to ensure that the farm stays on schedule, from seeding to harvest to packaging to cleaning, & deliveryOnboard and train new hires Maintain overall responsibility for the performance of the shift, including safety, quality, cost, productivity, and deliveryImplement all SOPs and drive compliance with crop plans in partnership with the R&D Ops team and Senior GrowerPlan shift and work schedules for all production staff on shift to ensure high efficiency & qualityMaintain production areas to ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation, and Food Safety standardsIdentify and implement methods and practices to achieve operational improvements in efficiency, quality, delivery, and operating profitsCollect & 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 qualityProvide coaching, teaching, and mentorship to a diverse and engaged teamInfluence and drive improvements to the Bowery Farming production software system Ensure all required KPIs are met regarding facilities goals on safety, production, quality, and costsCollaborate with leaders across Bowery to identify and understand operational opportunities for improvementWho You Are:
You have relevant years of experience in a leadership role in a related fieldYou have experience in manufacturing operations or engineering roles with demonstrated ability to lead teams & lead changeYou have a strong knowledge of warehouse management systemsYou understand Lean & Six Sigma process improvement techniquesYou have experience managing an OSHA compliance programYou understand how to drive continuous improvement initiatives & cultureYou possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and superior management skillsYou are capable of strong mentoring and coaching to a team with diverse levels of expertiseYou have the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peersYou demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsYou are detail & process orientatedYou have experience with farming and growing operations, and food safety and production is a plusWho 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 harmWe are excited to hear from you!