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Head Grower at ECA Operator Frövi AB

Do you want to lead the future of sustainable food production in a modern and innovative greenhouse operation? At ECA Operator Frövi AB, you will take on a key role in a company where quality, technology, sustainability, and development are at the forefront.

We are now looking for an engaged and experienced Head Grower who wants to take overall responsibility for our cultivation production and lead the work together with Greenhouse Supervisors and Greenhouse Operators. Here you will have the opportunity to influence and develop a large-scale greenhouse production where modern technology and sustainable cultivation methods go hand in hand.

About the role

As Head Grower, you have overall responsibility for the daily operations and development of the cultivation in our two greenhouses. You lead and support Greenhouse Supervisors and the IPM Manager in their work and ensure that production is carried out efficiently, safely, and with high quality.

The role involves responsibility for planning, resource optimization, cultivation strategies, and production follow-up. You work closely with the management and board and are part of the company's leadership team, contributing to the business's development, strategic decisions, and long-term goals.

You play a central role in ensuring optimal care of our tomato crops through monitoring of irrigation, fertilization, nutrition, pruning, pest and disease management, as well as harvesting. The role requires both technical understanding and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for daily operations in greenhouse production
• Lead and support Greenhouse Supervisors, IPM Manager, and work teams
• Plan, organize, and follow up on work in the greenhouse complex
• Develop work schedules and ensure efficient resource planning
• Responsible for cultivation strategies and production optimization
• Overall responsibility for irrigation, fertilization, nutrition, and plant development
• Ensure correct pruning, harvesting, and quality control
• Overall responsibility for monitoring and handling pests, diseases, and biosecurity
• Responsible for operation and monitoring of the greenhouse's technical systems such as irrigation, heating, ventilation, lighting, and climate control
• Work with climate control systems and ensure optimal plant environment
• Ensure equipment is maintained and functions efficiently
• Responsible for onboarding, introduction, and continuous development of employees in your own team
• Actively work for a safe, secure, and inclusive work environment where employees thrive and develop
• Carry out employee interviews and follow up on performance, well-being, and development needs
• Handle challenges and conflicts in a professional, clear, and solution-oriented manner
• Contribute to a positive corporate culture characterized by collaboration, responsibility, and development
• Work with budgeting and efficient use of resources such as water, energy, and fertilizers
• Follow up on costs and efficiency within production
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards
• Develop production forecasts and contribute to the business's strategic planning
• Participate actively in management work and development projects together with the company's leadership

Requirements

• Valid work permit for work in Sweden
• At least five years of experience in greenhouse cultivation or similar cultivation activities
• Post-secondary education in horticulture, agronomy, or similar
• Experience in large-scale greenhouse production
• Experience in leadership within cultivation, greenhouse, agriculture, or similar production
• Experience working with climate control systems
• Good knowledge of plant cultivation and production processes
• Ability to work strategically and structured
• No criminal record (extract from criminal record)
• Ability to deliver high quality and drive improvement work

Competencies

We are looking for you who:

• Have experience leading teams and foremen
• Have good knowledge of plant care and cultivation processes
• Understand greenhouse technology and climate control systems
• Have experience in planning, resource management, and follow-up
• Are confident in making decisions and prioritizing in a production environment
• Have good communication and collaboration skills
• Can work analytically and solution-oriented
• Have a coaching and developmental leadership style
• Enjoy working close to both production and management

Personal qualities

To thrive with us, we see that you:

• Are engaged and driven
• Are responsible and structured
• Have natural leadership qualities
• Are quality-conscious and meticulous
• Enjoy working both strategically and operationally
• Are flexible and solution-oriented
• Feel comfortable in a multicultural work environment
• Take initiative and contribute to development
• Have a strong interest in sustainable cultivation and technology

Merits

• Experience working with tomato cultivation
• Experience with budgeting and production follow-up
• Experience with technical control systems and automation
• Knowledge of Swedish and English
• Experience with occupational health and safety work

About us

ECA Operator Frövi AB is an innovation company within foodtech with large-scale greenhouse production year-round. We work for a more sustainable future by producing high-quality local food – without unnecessary transport, antibiotics, or pesticides.

With us, you get to be part of an exciting development phase where your work makes a real difference.

Our workplace

We value:

• Engagement and responsibility
• Collaboration and community
• New ideas and development

We want to be a workplace where you thrive, develop, and feel proud of your work.

Terms of employment

• Location: Tjärdalsvägen 6, Frövi
• Working hours: 07:00 – 16:00 (06:00 – 15:00 during summer)
• Employment type: Permanent position with an initial probation period of 6 months
• Collective agreement: Horticulture greenhouse establishments white-collar workers
• Start: According to agreement

Application

Welcome with your application and become part of our continued growth journey!