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 Supervisor who will oversee aspects of our daily growing operations in our indoor R&D farms. Reporting to the R&D Operations Manager 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, R&D 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 Research & Development farm in Kearny, New Jersey.
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The salary for this role will be $60,000. 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:
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 hiresMaintain overall responsibility for the performance of the shift, including safety, quality, cost, productivity, and experimental deliveryImplement all SOPs and drive compliance with crop plans in partnership with the R&D Ops teamPlan shift and work schedules for all staff on shift to ensure high efficiency & qualityMaintain R&D 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 team Influence and drive improvements to the Bowery Farming production software systemEnsure 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 improvement
Who You Are:
You have experience in a leadership role in an operations environmentYou have experience in manufacturing operations or engineering roles with demonstrated ability to lead teams & lead changeYou 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 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