Bwqualitygrowers.com

About the Role

B&W Quality Growers is seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to help lead large-scale field operations across approximately 2,000 acres in Fellsmere, Florida. Reporting to the Farm Manager, this role oversees daily crop production, harvest execution, labor management, and operational planning while leading a team of Farm Supervisors and field employees.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on agricultural leader with experience managing high-volume fresh produce operations who thrives in a fast-paced environment where quality, efficiency, and teamwork drive success.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of field operations, including planting, irrigation, crop maintenance, pest management, harvesting, and field preparation.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6–8 Farm Supervisors responsible for planting, harvesting, chemical application, and daily field activities.
• Plan labor requirements and optimize workforce utilization to meet production and harvest schedules, including coordination with H-2A workforce programs.
• Monitor crop health, irrigation, fertility, and integrated pest management (IPM) programs to maximize yield and product quality.
• Conduct regular field inspections, review scouting reports, and implement corrective actions to address crop health concerns.
• Partner with Quality, Sales, Production, and HR teams to align harvest schedules with customer demand and operational priorities.
• Manage production schedules, planting plans, harvest forecasts, and field work orders.
• Analyze operational performance, labor productivity, production costs, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance with food safety, workplace safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Assist with annual budgets, production forecasting, seasonal planning, and resource allocation.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership experience in commercial agriculture.
• Experience managing large-scale crop production and supervising field operations.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation, fertility, crop production, harvesting, integrated pest management, and labor management.
• Experience managing budgets, production metrics, labor costs, and operational planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze operational data.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in leafy greens, vegetables, fresh produce, herbs, or other intensive crop production systems.
• Experience with farm management software such as Inmatis or similar ERP platforms.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of agricultural equipment and field operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

B&W Quality Growers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities for success.

B&W Quality Growers is a leading agricultural company specializing in the production of premium leafy greens, including watercress, arugula, and spinach. Founded in 1870, the company brings over 150 years of farming expertise and is recognized as one of the largest growers of distinctive baby greens in the industry.
With operations spanning multiple states, B&W Quality Growers sustainably grows, packs, and ships fresh, high-quality products to retail, wholesale, foodservice, and specialty customers across North America and Europe. The company is committed to food safety, consistent supply, and environmentally responsible farming practices, including water conservation and seasonal crop rotation.
B&W Quality Growers prides itself on delivering nutritious, flavorful produce while maintaining a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a long-standing history of reliability and zero product recalls, the company continues to set the standard for excellence in the fresh produce industry.