The Head Grower is responsible for leading and optimizing high-tech hydroponic greenhouse production, ensuring high yields, consistent product quality, and energy-efficient operations. The role covers full crop responsibility, including climate strategy, artificial lighting, fertigation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and production team coordination, aligned with sustainability and cost-efficiency objectives.

• • Lead and manage the full hydroponic crop production cycle, ensuring high yields, consistent quality, and stable year-round performance.
  • Develop and implement crop steering strategies adapted to high-tech greenhouse environments (Venlo and/or semi-closed systems).
  • Define and oversee climate control strategies, including temperature, humidity, VPD, CO₂ enrichment, supplemental lighting, ventilation management, and screen control.
  • Design and optimize fertigation and irrigation programs, including nutrient recipes, EC/pH control, drain management, recirculation, and root-zone performance.
  • Monitor crop, climate, and production data using greenhouse control systems (e.g., Priva, Hoogendoorn, or similar platforms).
  • Lead and implement IPM programs focused on prevention, biological control, and compliance with food safety and residue standards.
  • Organize and supervise daily greenhouse operations, including labor planning, team leadership, SOP implementation, hygiene protocols, and operational discipline.
  • Ensure full traceability, compliance with certification schemes and adherence to internal quality standards.
  • Contribute to production budgeting, cost control, energy optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support greenhouse commissioning, start-up phases, and scaling of production capacity, ensuring smooth operational ramp-up.

• • Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with greenhouse climate control and automation systems (e.g. Priva, Hoogendoorn, or similar platforms) is a strong advantage.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and operational regulations.
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality and operational excellence.
  • Professional proficiency in English.

• • The recruitment process will be conducted through QPAS – Recruitment Company.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • By applying for this position, candidates are deemed to give their consent to the processing of personal data by QPAS, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).