Head Grower

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Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago 2 - Chicago, IL 60628Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/yearTHE ROLE The Head Grower is a senior leadership position within the company whose primary role is to manage all aspects of crop production to achieve best in class yields and quality. This role will oversee and mentor the Assistant Grower and Growing Specialist. This role reports to the Director of Growing and works closely with the Plant Manager at their specific location to run the entire facility. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Yield & Quality: Oversee yield & quality for all crops to achieve company targets Use data driven approach to manage all areas of crop production Climate Management & Irrigation Schedules: Oversee climate strategy for all plants and compartments Determine optimal settings for all greenhouse equipment and irrigation Evaluate climate strategy impact on energy use and yield Greenhouse Management: Oversee and determine all cultural practices for young plant production Oversee IPM Program – compliance, record keeping and IPM strategy Oversee young plant program- dictating nursery culture and strategies Monitor functioning of greenhouse, production and irrigation e...