Greenhouse Operation Lead

Nature-Fresh-Farms-Inc.; Blytheswood; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Competitive wages & benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Nature Fresh Farms is seeking a Greenhouse Operation Lead at our Leamington facilities to manage day-to-day greenhouse activities, lead a dedicated team, and drive continuous improvement in operations.

You will monitor plant health, oversee crop turnover, coordinate with production and warehouse, ensure labor efficiency, and uphold health, safety, and food-safety standards across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Spanish.
• Experience in greenhouse operations is an asset.
• Self-motivated with ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong documentation, attention to detail, and time management.
• Basic mathematical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coach employees and demonstrate plant maintenance processes such as pruning and de-leafing.
• Oversee crop turnover tasks including cleanout and startup readiness.
• Monitor pests, diseases, and maintenance issues; report concerns.
• Motivate the team to reach individual and company objectives.
• Provide continuous coaching to ensure understanding of activities and best practices.
• Collaborate with Greenhouse Manager/Supervisors to allocate staff and tasks.
• Submit and follow up work orders; oversee general maintenance.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure production and warehouse continuity.
• Support labor budget adherence and monitor performance to minimize downtime.
• Complete required documentation and timecards for payroll.
• Deliver crop projections within 10% daily.
• Initiate and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee housekeeping of assigned bunk houses.
• Delegate tasks effectively and provide guidance to ensure completion.
• Comply with Health and Safety, Food Safety, bio-security and Nature Fresh policies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish comms

Greenhouse operations

Self-motivated

Documentation and records

Time management

Basic math skills

Job description

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Greenhouse Operation Lead

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1546

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team!

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.

Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

We are currently looking to fill 10full-time, permanent positions for Greenhouse Operation Lead in our Greenhouse Department at our Leamington ON Farms facility.

What You'll Do:

• Coach employees and demonstrate proper plant maintenance processes such as pruning, twisting, de-leafing, picking, clipping, string tying etc. on an on-going basis.
• During crop turnover, ensure all cleanout tasks and start up tasks are completed, including ensuring the greenhouse is cleaned and ready for planting.
• Monitor plant conditions such as pests, diseases, and maintenance issues and reporting any concerns.
• Motivate and encourage the team to reach individual and company objectives.
• Continuous coaching and training of all team members to ensure they understand the activities and best practices to achieve objectives.
• Collaborate with the Greenhouse Manager and Greenhouse Supervisors to ensure proper allocation of staff and work.
• Submit and follow-up of work orders for the greenhouse and oversee/coordinate general maintenance as needed.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure seamless continuity between production with warehouse and other departments as needed.
• Support the Greenhouse Manager to ensure operations remain within budget for labor and throughout; monitor and measure performance to minimize downtime, reduce costs i.e., reducing hours and improve quality and efficiency.
• Complete required documentation, records, and checklists; submit to appropriate management personnel.
• Review and approve employee time-off requests, manage schedules, and ensure accurate, timely submission of timecards to support smooth payroll processing
• Deliver accurate crop projections within 10% accuracy daily.
• Initiate, participate in, and support continuous improvement qualities.
• Oversee the general housekeeping of assigned bunk houses.
• Effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members while monitoring progress and providing guidance to ensure successful completion of assigned work.
• Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
• This job description outlines the key responsibilities but does not encompass all possible tasks that may be required.

What You Bring:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional work environment, in both English and Spanish.
• Greenhouse Operations experience is considered an asset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and motivate a team.
• Excellent documentation, attention to detail, and time management skills required.
• Basic mathematical skills are required.

What To Expect:

• Fast paced greenhouse environment where temperatures can be very hot, humid, moist or cold for most of the year.
• The greenhouse environment may have bees, bugs, and pests.
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse team of individuals from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Standard workdays are Monday-Saturday, with additional hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, depending on production schedules.
• Ability to lift and carry items typically ranging from 10–50 kg (22–110 lbs), depending on role requirements.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Utilizing and pulling a scissor cart.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

What You’ll Earn:

• $20.00-$22.00/hour
• Employees working non-day shifts will receive a shift premium as follows:
• Afternoon Shift: $1.00 per hour
• Night Shift: $1.50 per hour

Work Locations:

• 525 Essex Road 14, Leamington ON or 645 Hwy 77, Leamington, ON

We’re searching forpassionate, purpose-driven individualswho are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.

At Nature Fresh Farms,our GROWS Company Values guide everything we do —from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:

• Growing People – We cultivate greatness, every day
• Respect and Care – We care for our people and our communities
• One Team – We’re stronger as one
• Win By Challenging – We reimagine what’s possible
• Serve With Purpose – We make things happen

Why Work With Us?

• A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
• Supportive, people-first workplace culture
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're inspired to make a real impact and grow your career in an innovative, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.