General Manager
BrightFarms, Inc. - , OK, United StatesWork at BrightFarms, Inc.
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Overview
BrightFarms - The Pinnacle of Sustainable Indoor Farming. As industry leaders in sustainable indoor farming, BrightFarms is currently in the midst of an exciting period of expansion and national scaling. We are launching fully climate-controlled greenhouse farm hubs across IL, GA, TX, and the Northeast. This expansion will pave the way for a projected 10X revenue growth within the next 5 years, reinforcing our dominant presence in the sector.
Why BrightFarms? At BrightFarms, our mission goes beyond merely growing leafy greens. We envision revolutionizing their cultivation process. While taste is paramount, our greens are also ambassadors of goodness: for our planet, the health of consumers, and the holistic well-being of our cherished employees. Our drive to pioneer the future of farming mirrors our commitment to our team. We empower our 'BrightFarmers' with tools, training, support, and growth opportunities. We firmly believe that when you invest in your people, they give back to the world. Hence, our employer value proposition - BrightFarms. The Place to Grow.
Role Overview: General Manager, Lorena, TX
We are seeking a dynamic General Manager to spearhead and oversee our facility in Lorena, TX. In this pivotal role you'll be at the helm of the start-up and supervision of a multi-acre greenhouse, ensuring unparalleled performance in people, plants, and processes. Your leadership will directly influence our ambitious revenue target of $250m in the coming years, making this role instrumental to our success trajectory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate your team to achieve greenhouse business goals, foster a culture of commitment to the BrightFarms' ethos
- Oversee all facets associated with the farm, both direct and indirect
- Ensure utmost employee and food safety, alongside efficient order fulfillment, and revenue management
- Implement production strategies, manage labor, balance resources, and ensure seamless facility maintenance
- Pioneer our ambition of becoming a lean organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Translate objectives into actionable plans for the local team, ensuring effective execution
- Maintain an immaculate, safe, and inviting greenhouse environment
- Develop and guide the greenhouse management team, ensuring alignment with BrightFarms’ vision
- Oversee supply chain and logistics intricacies of the greenhouse
- Address and mitigate challenges to production goals, anticipating potential issues
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Experience: 10-15 years in manufacturing, distribution, or agriculture/processing. A background in food is highly desirable
Adaptability: Proficiency in structured organizational dynamics with a flair for startup or scale-up environments
Performance-Driven: Demonstrable history of achieving targets while optimizing spend and quality
Leadership: Innate leadership qualities, coupled with a knack for inspiring, motivating, and nurturing teams
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to forge cross-functional relationships and drive outcomes through collaboration
Lean Business Acumen: Familiarity with Lean Business Operations tools like standard work, 5-S, visual management, and root-cause analysis
* Flexibility to train at one or more of our existing sites in the months prior to location start up.
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