Assistant Grower

Field Supervisor / Assistant Grower / Harvester About the role: Join B&W Quality Growers, the world’s largest watercress producer and a leader in specialty greens! We’re looking for a hands‑on Field Supervisor to oversee daily farm operations, lead field crews, and ensure top‑quality harvests. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, growing company and love working directly with crops and managing teams, this is the role for you. Responsibilities Schedule and coordinate weekly activities with Manager. Coordinate daily and weekly activities according to plan with Assistant Growers, Operators and other employees as assigned. Coordinate all daily activities with Manager and Harvesting Supervisor. Organize, report, and manage employees’ workload. Responsible for conducting training sessions and promoting teamwork. Accurately assess employees’ performance weekly. Coordinate and execute chemical spray and fertility programs. Responsible for monitoring and securing all processes in planting, weed control, pest control, fertilizations, irrigation, and other miscellaneous activities. Must be able to analyze data and make recommendations. Responsible for keeping all data for B&W systems and paperwork updated daily. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all government and customer requirements, including GMP procedures, internal/external audits, food safety and workplace safety requirements. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes – Supervises 8+ employees, works with Supervisor to monitor needs for training and development and advises on Hiring, Discipline and Terminations. Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE – Associated degree in agriculture or related area or 5+ years of experience in agriculture. COMMUNICATION SKILL LEVEL - Bi‑Lingual (English/Spanish) required. Must be able to read and write effectively. Daily written reports, email correspondence and other administrative paperwork will be required. COMPUTER SKILLS – Should be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS – Strong leader with proven results in crop knowledge, soil management, fertilization, weeds control, and/or IPM. CERTIFICATIONS and/or LICENSES REQUIRED – Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED – Mechanical Knowledge and agricultural tools expertise. Must know how to operate a tractor. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Management, Manufacturing, and Research Industries Farming, Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, and Farming, Ranching, Forestry Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) #J-18808-Ljbffr