Greenhouse Supervisor
Greenhouse Supervisor
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Job Description
Pure Flavor Farms LP marketed under the Pure Flavor brand is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing strong support for our retail & foodservice customers and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers inspired to put quality flavor and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.
With a dedicated energetic and highly skilled workforce we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive vibrant organization.
Job Summary:
The Greenhouse Labour Supervisor assists the Labour Manager in monitoring and maintaining the efficient flow of the overall greenhouse operation with safety efficiency and customer service as the highest priorities. This position supervises trains and co-ordinates all activities of labour force in the greenhouse.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the labour force results by communicating job expectations; planning monitoring and appraising job results; coaching counseling and disciplining employees; initiating coordinating and enforcing systems policies and procedures to meet productivity goals and quality standards.
- Support growing and packhouse operations; maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment.
- Monitor employee and other resources; review methods; implement cost reductions; develop reporting procedures and systems; implement corrective actions.
- Ensure that all employees adhere to statutory hygiene protocols Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Health and Safety Guidelines Food Safety Guidelines company policies and procedures; coordinate with Human Resources to effectively coach workers and/or deliver corrective counselling where appropriate.
- Resolve employee complaints and concerns by analyzing information investigating issues identifying solutions recommending action; coordinate with Human Resources to effectively coach workers and/or deliver corrective counselling where appropriate.
- Initiate and foster a spirit of collaboration and teamwork within and between departments.
- Review equipment maintenance schedules; arrange repairs as needed; evaluate new equipment and techniques.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and recommend and implement best practices.
- Other core expectations as defined by the company.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary diploma or bachelors degree in Horticulture Agriculture or related field preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience required.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in a commercial greenhouse environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bilingual English and Spanish required.
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills; numeracy skills required.
- Proven ability to detect plant diseases and the existence of insects.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices Health and Safety Food Safety HACCP and the PrimusGFS program.
- Computer Skills required; Microsoft (MS) Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of PRIVA greenhouse climate control system preferred.
- Must be flexible to shift assignments as required to meet both customer & business needs
Work Environment:
- This job operates in a hot high humidity environment where temperatures average 90 degrees fahrenheit but may increase to approximately 100 degrees fahrenheit in the summertime.
- The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery and forklift operations.
- Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to occasionally work in front of a computer sitting for prolong periods.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; twist; use hands to handle or feel product or packaging; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves walking and lifting regularly up to 30-pounds occasionally up to 50-pounds.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity submit your resume to Pure Flavor Farms today!
Pure Flavor Farms is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
