Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Farm Manager Job Description

About the Role

PL Only Organics (Preserve 5 LLC) operates a 50,000 sq ft commercial greenhouse in Douglasville, Georgia, growing certified organic vegetables for wholesale and direct distribution. We are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on Head Grower / Farm Manager to lead all cultivation operations, manage a small team, and ensure the consistent, high-quality supply of fresh organic produce year-round.

This is a boots-on-the-ground leadership role. The ideal candidate will work alongside their team daily, bringing deep agronomic expertise, strong organizational instincts, and a commitment to organic growing principles.

Key Responsibilities

Crop Production & Management

Plan and execute full growing cycles for a diverse range of organic vegetables across the 50,000 sq ft greenhouse

Monitor and manage all environmental parameters: temperature, humidity, irrigation, fertigation, and lighting

Implement and maintain Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols consistent with organic certification requirements

Develop and follow planting schedules to ensure a consistent, uninterrupted supply of product

Maintain growing records, crop logs, and yield data for each production cycle

Team Leadership

Directly supervise and mentor a team of 2–3 greenhouse workers

Assign daily tasks, monitor performance, and provide hands-on training

Foster a safe, collaborative, and productive working environment

Coordinate crew schedules to align with harvest windows and operational demands

Supply Consistency & Quality

Maintain steady, predictable harvest volumes to meet buyer commitments and supply agreements

Grade, pack, and manage post-harvest handling to minimize losses and maintain freshness standards

Liaise with operations management on sales commitments, volume forecasts, and delivery scheduling

Identify and resolve any supply gaps or crop failures quickly and proactively

Compliance & Certification

Uphold all USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards and assist with annual certification audits

Maintain compliance documentation including spray logs, input records, and traceability files

Qualifications

Required

Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in commercial greenhouse vegetable production

Demonstrated experience managing a team in an agricultural or horticultural setting

Strong working knowledge of organic growing inputs, soil health, and IPM

Proven ability to maintain consistent crop yields and meet supply commitments

Physical ability to perform manual labor: lifting, standing, and working in a greenhouse environment