Production Manager

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Regular Full Time Professional Boise, , US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $27.31 To $29.85 Hourly

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Global Gardens, a program of the Idaho Office for Refugee and Jannus, Inc., empowers farmers and gardeners from refugee backgrounds or those facing economic and linguistic barriers to grow food for their families and communities in an urban farming environment. The program provides education, garden plots, and resources to help participants share cultural food traditions, generate income, and access entrepreneurial opportunities.

Global Gardens connects farmers to markets such as farmers markets, CSA members, and Boise-area restaurants. Current farm sites include South Five Mile Road, Pond Street, Healthwise, Blue Cross of Idaho, and Liberty Park, with expansion planned.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Manager oversees day-to-day farm operations, infrastructure maintenance, and farmer training. This role provides technical guidance on sustainable urban farming practices, manages site improvements, supports grant reporting, and fosters strong community relationships.

OUR VALUES:

Our Values are Respect, Compassion, Creativity,and Entrepreneurship

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position.

• Infrastructure Management: Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of farm infrastructure, including irrigation systems, greenhouses, cold storage, wash/pack stations, and composting facilities. Includes site assessment of potential farm sites.
• Farmer Training & Mentorship: Develop and deliver training on sustainable production practices such as crop planning, soil management, greenhouse propagation, transplanting, cultivation, harvest, and post-harvest handling and storage.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all production activities meet occupational health and safety standards, local regulations, and organic certification requirements; track and document critical incident reports.
• Quality Control:Continuously evaluate and enhance production practices, infrastructure, and equipment to ensure farmers meet and exceed quality standards aligned with market expectations.
• Operational Oversight: Schedule and manage general farm maintenance, including irrigation, mowing/tilling, weed control, and integrated pest management. Includes facilitation of seed selection and ordering.
• Inventory & Resource Management: Prioritize, procure, track and manage equipment, supplies, and materials for vegetable production and program operations within allocated budget.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Distribution Manager to recruit, onboard, and train farmers and staff; co-develop and oversee food safety training and quality control standards and practices.
• Community Engagement: With Program Director and Distribution Manager collaboratively develop and maintain partnerships with landowners and community entities, coordinate volunteer events, and lead farm tours.
• Leadership: Supervise, coach, and evaluate the Farm Assistant and, if applicable, the Farm Apprentice. Foster a supportive environment for farmers through mentorship, conflict resolution, and intercultural awareness.
• Reporting: Maintain and provide accurate financial and production data for grant compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement technologies, practices and systems that improve efficiency and expand market opportunities.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Genuine interest and support of Jannus’ mission, vision, and values. Integrating these concepts into daily activities to create healthy workplace environments.
• 5+ years of sustainable farming experience.
• Proven ability to manage rapidly changing conditions on multi-site urban vegetable production.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible scheduling,
• Experience working with multicultural and vulnerable communities.
• Excellent…