How you will contribute:The Cultivation Lead is responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating greenhouse cultivation operations at our Ranchito facility in Eldorado, Texas. Keys to success include ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient biomass production by maintaining stable growth conditions, including pH control, nutrient dosing, water quality, and environmental parameters, to meet business objectives related to yield, quality, and productivity.This role acts as the first-line leader on shift within Cultivation, driving adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and cultivation protocols, while supporting real-time troubleshooting, data accuracy, and team performance. The Cultivation Lead is the primary decision-maker during the shift, responsible for managing greenhouse operations and responding to biological variability across systems and strains.This leader plays a critical role in collaboration with R&amp;D, Operations, and Engineering teams to continuously optimize cultivation performance, improve consistency, and scale biomass production effectively. What you will be working on:<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Lead safe and compliant greenhouse operations by enforcing GMP, PPE, SOPs, and safety standards, proactively identifying risks, and driving a zero-incident culture across all shifts.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Execute cultivation plans to meet biomass yield, growth rate, and quality targets, ensuring stability across all greenhouse systems (e.g., water management, nutrient dosing, circulation, and strain performance).</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Own cultivation performance during the shift, monitoring key process parameters (e.g., pH, nutrient concentrations, water clarity, flow/circulation conditions), identifying deviations early, and leading real-time troubleshooting with Maintenance, FSQ, R&amp;D, and Engineering.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Drive biological consistency and process discipline, ensuring proper sampling, tracking of growth performance, and escalation of gaps (e.g., uneven GH performance, nutrient imbalance, pH drift, or contamination risks).</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Lead and coordinate shift execution, assigning priorities, guiding Cultivation Operators, and ensuring strong accountability in safety, quality, and biomass production performance.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Ensure data accuracy and integrity, including proper documentation of greenhouse conditions, dosing activities, deviations, and verification of operator entries, while identifying improvements in SOPs and operational records.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Coordinate and execute critical sampling activities, including biomass, pH, nutrient verification, and water quality checks, ensuring alignment with FSQ requirements and cultivation objectives.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Maintain deep operational knowledge of greenhouse systems, including water distribution, dosing systems, pumps, piping, and environmental conditions, enabling effective operation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting under dynamic biological conditions.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Identify and escalate operational risks and inefficiencies, including system variability, equipment issues, and constraints impacting growth performance, harvest timing, or yield.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including CAPA, cultivation optimization, and Management of Change (MOC), with a focus on increasing yield, stability, and greenhouse reliability.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Ensure clear communication and disciplined shift handoffs, maintaining continuity across cultivation cycles and alignment with DSP production plans and maintenance activities.</li></ul>What you bring to Plantible:<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Technical foundation with strong hands-on capability, through a degree in agronomy, biology, bioprocessing, engineering, or equivalent experience operating and troubleshooting water-based or controlled environment cultivation systems.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Proven experience (3–6+ years) in controlled environment agriculture, aquaculture, bioprocessing, or similar operations, with direct exposure to systems such as nutrient dosing, pH control, water circulation, and biomass cultivation.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Demonstrated shift leadership experience, with the ability to direct operators, prioritize tasks, and drive execution under dynamic and biologically variable production conditions.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strong process understanding and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to identify and respond to deviations in key parameters (e.g., pH, nutrient concentrations, water quality, flow/circulation performance) and support root cause investigations.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Experience working in GMP-regulated or controlled environments, with strict adherence to SOPs, food safety standards, and audit-ready behaviors.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">High discipline in data recording and integrity, including accurate documentation of greenhouse conditions, deviation reporting, and verification of operational records in alignment with ALCOA principles.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Hands-on experience with operational systems and controls (e.g., dosing systems, pumps, basic automation, or HMI/SCADA), with the ability to monitor and adjust processes in real time.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Ability to read and interpret SOPs, process flow diagrams, and system layouts, translating them into correct field execution within greenhouse and water systems.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strong operational mindset in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing production needs, strain variability, and real-time troubleshooting demands.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Commitment to safety and compliance, including consistent use of PPE and understanding of critical safety practices (chemical handling, safe access, wet environment risks).</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Physical capability to operate in an industrial and greenhouse environment, including standing for extended periods, working in wet conditions, and handling materials as required.</li></ul>Choose Plantible FoodsJoining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness amongst our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment. At Plantible we are continually working on our offerings to foster the best team. Check it out!<ul style=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Competitive health and wellness benefits</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Discretionary Unlimited PTO Program</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Paid Holidays</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">401k Program</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Career Stipend</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Career development and growth opportunities</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Team building and company-wide events</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Financial support with your relocation, if necessary, ensuring a smooth transition</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">And of course, lots of beautiful land for outdoor activities!</li></ul>Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.  If you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications for the role, we still encourage you to apply. As we continue to grow our company, we are seeking a range of candidates and would gladly consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit!

Plantible Foods is a B2B food technology company with the goal to develop the most functional and applicable plant-based protein.

Cultivation Lead

How you will contribute:The Cultivation Lead is responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating greenhouse cultivation operations at our Ranchito facility in Eldorado, Texas. Keys to success include ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient biomass production by maintaining stable growth conditions, including pH control, nutrient dosing, water quality, and environmental parameters, to meet business objectives related to yield, quality, and productivity.This role acts as the first-line leader on shift within Cultivation, driving adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and cultivation protocols, while supporting real-time troubleshooting, data accuracy, and team performance. The Cultivation Lead is the primary decision-maker during the shift, responsible for managing greenhouse operations and responding to biological variability across systems and strains.This leader plays a critical role in collaboration with R&amp;D, Operations, and Engineering teams to continuously optimize cultivation performance, improve consistency, and scale biomass production effectively. What you will be working on:<ul><li>Lead safe and compliant greenhouse operations by enforcing GMP, PPE, SOPs, and safety standards, proactively identifying risks, and driving a zero-incident culture across all shifts.</li><li>Execute cultivation plans to meet biomass yield, growth rate, and quality targets, ensuring stability across all greenhouse systems (e.g., water management, nutrient dosing, circulation, and strain performance).</li><li>Own cultivation performance during the shift, monitoring key process parameters (e.g., pH, nutrient concentrations, water clarity, flow/circulation conditions), identifying deviations early, and leading real-time troubleshooting with Maintenance, FSQ, R&amp;D, and Engineering.</li><li>Drive biological consistency and process discipline, ensuring proper sampling, tracking of growth performance, and escalation of gaps (e.g., uneven GH performance, nutrient imbalance, pH drift, or contamination risks).</li><li>Lead and coordinate shift execution, assigning priorities, guiding Cultivation Operators, and ensuring strong accountability in safety, quality, and biomass production performance.</li><li>Ensure data accuracy and integrity, including proper documentation of greenhouse conditions, dosing activities, deviations, and verification of operator entries, while identifying improvements in SOPs and operational records.</li><li>Coordinate and execute critical sampling activities, including biomass, pH, nutrient verification, and water quality checks, ensuring alignment with FSQ requirements and cultivation objectives.</li><li>Maintain deep operational knowledge of greenhouse systems, including water distribution, dosing systems, pumps, piping, and environmental conditions, enabling effective operation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting under dynamic biological conditions.</li><li>Identify and escalate operational risks and inefficiencies, including system variability, equipment issues, and constraints impacting growth performance, harvest timing, or yield.</li><li>Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including CAPA, cultivation optimization, and Management of Change (MOC), with a focus on increasing yield, stability, and greenhouse reliability.</li><li>Ensure clear communication and disciplined shift handoffs, maintaining continuity across cultivation cycles and alignment with DSP production plans and maintenance activities.</li></ul>What you bring to Plantible:<ul><li>Technical foundation with strong hands-on capability, through a degree in agronomy, biology, bioprocessing, engineering, or equivalent experience operating and troubleshooting water-based or controlled environment cultivation systems.</li><li>Proven experience (3–6+ years) in controlled environment agriculture, aquaculture, bioprocessing, or similar operations, with direct exposure to systems such as nutrient dosing, pH control, water circulation, and biomass cultivation.</li><li>Demonstrated shift leadership experience, with the ability to direct operators, prioritize tasks, and drive execution under dynamic and biologically variable production conditions.</li><li>Strong process understanding and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to identify and respond to deviations in key parameters (e.g., pH, nutrient concentrations, water quality, flow/circulation performance) and support root cause investigations.</li><li>Experience working in GMP-regulated or controlled environments, with strict adherence to SOPs, food safety standards, and audit-ready behaviors.</li><li>High discipline in data recording and integrity, including accurate documentation of greenhouse conditions, deviation reporting, and verification of operational records in alignment with ALCOA principles.</li><li>Hands-on experience with operational systems and controls (e.g., dosing systems, pumps, basic automation, or HMI/SCADA), with the ability to monitor and adjust processes in real time.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret SOPs, process flow diagrams, and system layouts, translating them into correct field execution within greenhouse and water systems.</li><li>Strong operational mindset in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing production needs, strain variability, and real-time troubleshooting demands.</li><li>Commitment to safety and compliance, including consistent use of PPE and understanding of critical safety practices (chemical handling, safe access, wet environment risks).</li><li>Physical capability to operate in an industrial and greenhouse environment, including standing for extended periods, working in wet conditions, and handling materials as required.</li></ul>Choose Plantible FoodsJoining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness amongst our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment. At Plantible we are continually working on our offerings to foster the best team. Check it out!<ul><li>Competitive health and wellness benefits</li><li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance</li><li>Discretionary Unlimited PTO Program</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>401k Program</li><li>Career Stipend</li><li>Career development and growth opportunities</li><li>Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment</li><li>Team building and company-wide events</li><li>Financial support with your relocation, if necessary, ensuring a smooth transition</li><li>And of course, lots of beautiful land for outdoor activities!</li></ul>Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.  If you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications for the role, we still encourage you to apply. As we continue to grow our company, we are seeking a range of candidates and would gladly consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit!

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