Title: General Manager
Reports to: General Manager, Ohio
Based at: Tehachapi, California
Revised: April 29, 2025
Type of Employment: Full time, permanent, 6-days a week, Monday to Saturday
About Mucci Farms.
Mucci Farms is a leader in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry, specializing in greenhouse-grown produce with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive corporate culture that provides our team with a sense of pride, ownership and opportunity to reach their highest aspirations. With a commitment to staying true to our humble beginnings as a small family farm, we have always emphasized a culture that focuses on personal and professional development.
Job Description:
As the General Manager at Mucci Farms, you will have the unique opportunity to be a part of a greenfield greenhouse and showcase your skills and expertise in the greenhouse industry. You will be expected to showcase your exceptional leadership and team building skills. The ideal candidate will have a positive enthusiastic spirit that is seeking all the challenges that come with a greenfield site.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Responsible for overall performance of Operation including Sales Orders, Greenhouse, Pack Area, Shipping and Receiving, Maintenance, Quality, Health and Food Safety, Purchasing, Inventory and Human Resources
- In conjunction with the Sales Team, assists in creating and achieving short- and long-range production forecasts within established budgets and profitability targets
- Scale all operations of the business to ensure the proper utilization of capital/human resources
- Partner with internal departments within Mucci Group to ensure a smooth transition of product to Mucci Pac when required to meet business demands
- Responsible for Financial Performance of the Operation including the creation and monitoring of budgets, cost statements and profitability.
- Responsible for Human Resource including the consistent application of all company policies and procedures including compliance with California Labor & Workforce Development Agency standards in the areas of labor standards, health and safety and violence and harassment
- Responsible for Performance Management of all employees including setting production targets, goals and objectives and development planning
- Responsible for creating a culture in which staff are engaged and supported but also held strictly accountable for effectively meeting production results
- Effective leadership will lead to high levels of staff engagement, retention and productivity
- Lead compliance initiatives with all local, provincial and federally mandated regulations including Cal/OSHA standards, building codes, fire safety, pesticide and chemical use standards and labor law standards
Greenhouse Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Manages all Growers within the operation
- Serves as a subject matter expert regarding peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vine crop production with grow light technology
- Ensures all the growing aspects are managed for each phase including growing schedules, growing requirements, climate, irrigation, nutrient requirement and pest control
- Oversee the identification and implementation of crop management practices to enhance quality of production and evaluate current and new production practices
- Oversees labor requirements for harvesting and cleanup activities for current and future seasons
- Produces production reports through Priva for presentation to Executive Management
- Ensures overall quality of product meets customer specifications
- Strives to improve product yield and quality to improve competitiveness in the marketplace
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture or equivalent education and experience may be considered
- Minimum 10+ years' experience with at least 5 years as a Grower, and at least 5 years Manager in a high-tech glass greenhouse environment is required
- Must have a strong understanding of plant growth, plant physiology and interaction with varying environmental conditions and requirements
- Proven experience in overall greenhouse management
- Strong leadership and performance management skills
- Must be able to present information in a clear and concise manner to various levels of the organization in English
- Proven ability to coach and mentor others
- Proven ability to build and retain a positive work culture
- Previous experience with startups and greenfield site experience would be preferred
- Proven ability to multitask and change priorities based on business needs
- Proven ability to meet strict timelines and deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as part of a team
- Ability to communicate, (speaking, writing, reading) in Spanish would be strongly preferred
Physical Abilities:
- Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
- Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbs
- Able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time
- Work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 25 C / 80 F
Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.
Note: This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.
Mucci welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.