Operations Lead- Product Commercialization

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

At 80 Acres Farms , we're on a mission to change the way the world eats—and we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

We grow pesticide-free salads, herbs, microgreens, and salad kits in smart vertical farms that produce more food with far fewer resources—using up to 95% less water and renewable electricity, with no reliance on weather or seasons. Our produce is available in more than 17,000 retail locations nationwide, including Kroger, Whole Foods, HEB, and The Fresh Market, and reaches food service partners across the country year-round.

What makes this possible is a combination of people, technology, and purpose. Our proprietary growing platform, developed by our technology subsidiary, Infinite Acres, provides our teams with real-time data and control over every aspect of the growing environment—making our farms among the most advanced in the world. We operate commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, and Colorado, packhouses in Indiana, Virginia, and Washington, and research and development facilities in Arkansas, Israel, and the Netherlands.

We've grown significantly through the acquisitions of Kalera and Soli Organic, and we're just getting started.

If you're passionate about sustainability, food, and building something that matters, we'd love to have you on the team.

The Impact You’ll Make

We are seeking a hands-on, highly motivated Operations Lead to support the production and commercialization of hydroponically grown crops within our indoor vertical farming facility. This role sits at the intersection of controlled-environment agriculture, food production, and operational execution—helping translate precision-growing systems into consistent, scalable, market-ready output.

This is a floor-based leadership role working directly within production operations. The Operations Lead will work alongside a small, high-performing team to execute daily grow, harvest, and post-harvest activities while ensuring system discipline, crop quality, and production targets are consistently achieved.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced ag-tech environments and enjoys being close to both the plants and the production systems that bring them to market.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Execute and support daily production activities within a hydroponic vertical farming system focused on flowering crop cultivation
• Work directly on the production floor alongside team members across planting, maintenance, crop care, and harvest operations
• Support the Operations Manager in coordinating daily workflows, labor allocation, and production priorities
• Monitor plant health, crop development stages, and environmental consistency to ensure optimal growing conditions
• Track and respond to key production metrics including yield, quality, uniformity, and harvest readiness
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, quality assurance, and operational SOPs in a controlled-environment system
• Support system reliability through attention to detail in routine operational checks and escalation of deviations
• Act as a floor lead in the absence of the Operations Manager, maintaining structure, pace, and execution standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield optimization, process efficiency, and waste reduction
• Collaborate cross-functionally with cultivation, quality, and operations teams to ensure seamless product flow from grow to market

What You Bring

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in agriculture, plant science, horticulture, food systems, engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in controlled-environment agriculture (vertical farming, hydroponics, greenhouse) food production, or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Ability to balance hands-on execution with informal leadership on the production floor
• Hands-on experience working in operational, production, or cultivation environments where consistency, quality, and throughput matter
• Strong observational skills with the ability to identify quality, process, or system deviations quickly and accurately
• Comfort working in a highly structured, data-informed production environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in small, fast-moving teams
• Willingness to work in a physically active, climate-controlled indoor farming environment
• Interest in food systems, ag-tech innovation, and scaling sustainable agriculture

Working at 80 Acres Farms

At 80 Acres Farms , we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our plants. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your family, and your future.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• At least 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Paid time off, sick time, and leave benefits are offered in accordance with state and local laws and may vary depending on where you work.

Our Hiring Commitment

80 Acres Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.