Job Description
Job Description
Relocate to Oxnard, CA! Relocation Assistance Negotiable!
We're seeking a Head Grower – Row Crop Vegetable Production to join the team! In this role, you'll be responsible for leading all aspects of vegetable crop production—from field prep to harvest—while ensuring optimal yield, quality, and sustainability. This is a hands-on leadership role managing crop schedules, team operations, agronomic inputs, and field performance data.
Responsibilities:
- Develop seasonal and annual crop plans, including planting schedules and rotations
- Select vegetable varieties based on soil compatibility, market demand, and performance data
- Oversee all field operations: planting, irrigation, nutrient management, and harvest
- Monitor crop health through scouting and diagnostics; implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols
- Conduct and interpret soil tests; manage soil moisture, pH, and fertility programs
- Manage field staff and supervise safe use of equipment (tractors, sprayers, irrigation systems)
- Track and analyze yield data, harvest timing, and quality metrics to guide planning and improvements
- Maintain accurate records of inputs, rotations, field observations, and interventions
- Collaborate with R&D teams to trial new varieties and cultivation methods
- Recommend improvements to infrastructure, equipment, and practices to boost productivity and sustainability
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in row crop vegetable production or greenhouse management
- Strong knowledge of soil health, irrigation systems, nutrient planning, crop rotation, and pest control
- Familiarity with IPM and chemical handling standards
- Proficiency in operating farm equipment and interpreting agronomic data
- Proven leadership experience managing field crews and seasonal schedules
- Strong communication skills; bilingual proficiency is a plus
- Physically capable of outdoor work in varying conditions (lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, stooping, etc.)
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends during peak seasons
We Offer:
- Competitive salary!
- based on experience & qualifications
- Relocation Assistance Negotiable!
- Comprehensive benefits package!
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Paid time off - sick, holiday, & vacation!
- Opportunities for innovation and collaboration with R&D partners
- Supportive team culture focused on excellence and sustainability
- Long-term growth potential within a forward-thinking agricultural operation
Apply today!