Now Hiring: Production Manager — Timberwoods Mushroom Farm
Timberwoods Mushroom Farm is a small, family-owned operation producing high-quality gourmet mushrooms. Our team values sustainability, consistency, and care at every stage of cultivation. We are seeking a conscientious, reliable, and hands-on Production Manager to join our operations, with opportunities for growth in a specialty agriculture setting.
This role encompasses all aspects of mushroom production, from substrate preparation through harvest and packaging. Working under the guidance of the Operations Manager, the Production Manager supports a small team and helps keep day-to-day on-site operations running smoothly.
Housing opportunities are available for the right candidate, and this position is ideally suited to a live-in arrangement, with some evening and weekend responsibilities. While the Operations Manager works in a hybrid/remote capacity, this role requires close collaboration with both on-site staff and remote owners/managers to ensure clear communication and consistent production standards.
Responsibilities:
Harvest, trim, and package fresh mushrooms
Assist with substrate mixing, bagging, and sterilization
Inoculate and maintain grow rooms in accordance with sanitation protocols
Monitor mushroom development and environmental conditions
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and workflow in production areas
Follow safety and quality procedures consistently
Support general farm and facility tasks as needed
Qualifications:
Ability to lift 40+ lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
Comfortable working in varied temperature conditions (warm, humid grow rooms and ambient-temperature barn spaces)
Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
Dependable, punctual, and capable of working independently or as part of a team
Comfortable using a smartphone and computer for daily communication, scheduling, and documentation
Able to reliably check and respond to messages, track tasks, and enter basic production data as needed
Preferred (but not required) Experience:
Farm, warehouse, or production
Light construction, plumbing, or electrical
Wood processing and/or exterior wood furnace maintenance
To Apply:
Please email your resume with a brief introduction, using the subject line “Mushroom Manager.” Please do not apply without a resume.
