Job Description

About the Company

Join the world’s largest watercress producer and a leader in specialty greens! B&W Quality Growers has been in operation since 1870.

About the Role

The Field Supervisor is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing daily and weekly activities on the farm, in collaboration with the Farm Manager. This includes managing employees' workloads, coordinating harvesting activities, conducting training sessions, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

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 maintaining work areas clean.
• 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.
• Expected to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in a safe manner and according to the standard set by B&W.

Qualifications

• Associated degree in agriculture or related area or 5+ years of experience in agriculture.

Required Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities
• Experience coordinating daily and weekly field activities
• Knowledge of planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest/weed control, and general crop production
• Ability to analyze field data and make operational recommendations
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to complete daily reports, emails, and administrative paperwork
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, and workplace safety requirements
• Ability to maintain organized, clean, and compliant work areas
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

Equal Opportunity Statement

B&W Quality Growers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

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