Company description

Hedgehog is an organic specialty mushroom producer pioneering innovative cultivation methods. We have farm locations in TN and GA that provide specialty mushrooms to grocery stores and foodservice customers across the Southeast. Our facilities are built to handle the entire production process from substrate preparation to final retail packaging for our in-house brand.

Job description

Shift & Schedule: Full-Time, Salaried
Location: Beechgrove, TN 37018 (45min southeast of Nashville)
Benefits: 401(k), Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Opportunities for Advancement
Salary: $80,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on CEA experience

We are hiring a Farm Manager to lead our farm in Beechgrove, TN (outside Murfreesboro) which produces 7,000 pounds per week of organic oyster, trumpet, and lion's mane mushrooms.

Job Description
The Farm Manager will oversee day-to-day operations and manage a team of ten farm workers. They will manage planning, production, harvesting, packing, and fulfillment processes, as well as growing. Candidates must have experience in production or operations at a greenhouse or other indoor farm, but do not need experience with mushrooms. Responsibilities include:
● Operations Management: Plan and execute the daily workflow for production, harvesting, packing, and fulfillment to
maintain product quality and meet weekly production targets.
● Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and develop farm workers; schedule labor and delegate tasks to optimize productivity.
● Quality Control: Ensure mushrooms are harvested, handled, and packed according to high-quality standards for a
perishable product with short shelf life.
● Equipment & Facility Oversight: Maintain cleanliness, safety, and functionality of all farm equipment and facilities, and
oversee adherence to our Food Safety Plan and Organic System Plan.
● Inventory & Logistics: Track inventory of supplies, coordinate shipments, and oversee deliveries to ensure timely
fulfillment of orders.
● Growing: Achieve consistent yields through substrate production, managing environmental controls, and solving problems
as they come up.

Qualifications - do you meet most or all of:
● Greenhouse/Farm Experience: Ideally 7+ years, but at least 3 years in a production or operations role at a greenhouse or
indoor agriculture setting (experience at an organic farm is a plus).
● Supervisory Background: Proven experience managing a team or leading a crew in an agricultural or production
environment.
● Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and handle multiple responsibilities under tight
timelines.
● Communication Proficiency: Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with staff, suppliers, and
other stakeholders.
● Physical Stamina: Comfortable working in a farm environment with varying temperatures.

Characteristics - do you describe yourself as:
● Organized & Detail-Oriented: Keen eye for accuracy and efficiency in daily tasks.
● Hands-On & Hard-Working: Eager to get involved with all aspects of farm operations.
● Ownership Mentality: Proactive approach in identifying problems and implementing solutions.
● Leadership: Motivates and guides team members, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
● Passionate About Sustainable Agriculture: Committed to responsible farming practices and continuous improvement.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $75,000 - $100,000

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline