Greenhouse Operations Manager

Post Date

Feb 13, 2024

Location

Pella,
Iowa

ZIP/Postal Code

50219
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Supply Chain

Req #

DGO-682495

Pay Rate

$80k - $120k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is assisting one of our agriculture clients in identifying a Greenhouse Operations Manager for their Pella, IA location. The Greenhouse Operations Manager is responsible for the overall performance and operating results for the Pella, IA growing range.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Lead the range through full cycle of greenhouse operations, seeding to shipping.

Responsible (hands-on when required) for daily crop management, including but not limited to pesticide application, seed germination, propagation, building, operating, and trouble-shooting fertigation systems, harvesting, packing, plant maintenance of facilities and equipment, and data collection.

Responsible for team of 30+ employees.

Collaboratively with CEO and management team, prepare an annual strategic plan ensuring alignment with overall company growth and financial objectives.

Lead and manage your team, providing clarity in goals & expectations that produce quality results.

Be intentional with employee training to drive improved operational efficiencies and range profitability.

Consistently deliver measurable results on strategic goals to enable top and bottom-line company growth.

Evaluate performance of personnel in accordance with established procedures.

Perform all other duties as directed by the CEO.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of overall Business Operations experience in a management or higher level role

BS/BA degree in an agricultural related field, or minimum 4 years greenhouse leadership experience is a strong, strong plus

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Pesticide application/certification

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Experience working in a production greenhouse environment of 10 acres or more.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.