About Us

At InnerPlant (www.innerplant.com) we are reimagining the role of crops in our farming system, developing crops that can tell us what they need by turning plants into Living Sensors. Our Smart Seeds signal early and specific stressors in a scalable and affordable way to reduce chemical and fertilizer use while increasing yields, delivering more with less.

We’re backed by industry giant John Deere and other veteran venture capitalists and are poised for massive growth to realize a more productive and sustainable farming system. InnerPlant is a place for dreamers and optimists, people that believe they can change the world and that want to take action to leave a positive lasting impact. If you share these traits and want to apply yourself to make a real difference - this is the opportunity for you.

Position Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and energetic leader to ensure that our plant growth pipeline consistently produces healthy plants and high-quality seed. The Greenhouse Operations & Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant care in growth chambers and greenhouses. This role also holds accountability for ensuring the required infrastructure is properly maintained and operational. Additionally, this role will oversee seed inventory and storage, and is expected to use their deep knowledge of the industry to guide the construction of new facilities as we scale.

The right candidate thrives in a dynamic start-up atmosphere, takes initiative to move projects forward, and has deep knowledge of plant growth in controlled environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also essential as this role is part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Key responsibilities

• Utilize demonstrated expertise in greenhouse management to ensure the health and productivity of multiple plant species including soybean, tomato, model plants, corn and rice
• Ensure facilities are kept clean, well-maintained, and free from pests and diseases
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure continuous operation and quality performance of the plant growth infrastructure drive improvement and expansion projects as needed
• Lead and coordinate team members to support daily plant care and other related activities (planting, harvesting, threshing, data tracking. etc.)
• Lead budgeting, hiring, training, coaching, professional development for members of the plant growth team
• Proactively collaborate with team members to foster a safe and organized working environment
• Receive and respond to environmental monitoring systems both within and outside of normal working hours
• Serve as a subject matter expert on plant growth and proper care including integrated pest management, pesticide applications and proper nutritional programs
• Contribute to other company initiatives as required to deliver key results