Operations Supervisor

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise an Operations team to ensure that the farm stays on schedule, from seeding to harvest to packaging to cleaning, & delivery
• Onboard and train new hires
• Maintain overall responsibility for the performance of the shift, including safety, quality, cost, productivity, and delivery
• Implement all SOPs and drive compliance with crop plans in partnership with the Senior Grower
• Plan shift and work schedules for all production staff on shift to ensure high efficiency & quality
• Maintain production areas to ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation and Food Safety standards
• Identify and implement methods and practices to achieve operational improvements in efficiency, quality, delivery, and operating profits
• Collect & analyze data in order to proactively identify production issues or develop plans to resolve existing issues
• Provide safe working environment by maintaining quality equipment and enforcing adherence to developed work practices
• Ensure employees have the right tools, knowledge and equipment required to do their jobs effectively and safely
• Promote a culture of world class performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
• Provide coaching, teaching, and mentorship to a diverse and engaged team
• Influence and drive improvements to the Bowery Farming production software system
• Ensure all required KPI’s are met regarding facilities goals on safety, production, quality, and costs.
• Collaborate with leaders across Bowery to identify and understand operational opportunities for improvement

Who You Are:

• You have relevant years of experience in a leadership role in a related field
• You possess years of experience in manufacturing operations or engineering role with demonstrated ability to lead change
• You have a strong knowledge of warehouse management systems
• You understand Lean & Six Sigma process improvement techniques
• You have experience managing an OSHA compliance program
• You understand how to drive continuous improvement initiatives & culture
• You possess excellent analytical, problem solving, and superior management skills
• You are capable of strong mentoring and coaching to a team with diverse levels of expertise
• You have the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
• You demonstrate excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• You are detail & process orientated
• You have experience with farming and growing operations, and food safety and production is a plus

Who We Are:

• Bowery is a place where everyone is welcome, included and empowered to reach their full potential
• We live our shared values every day in both big and small ways: opt-in, think wildly different, break barriers together & be kind to the core
• We are a mission-driven team of unconventional thinkers, problem-solvers, optimists and activators
• We share a passion for giving back more to the planet than we take, growing deliciously abundant food without abundant harm
• We are excited to hear from you!