Greenhouse Section Lead

Cronos GrowCo

Kingsville

CAD 1,000

Job description

At Cronos Growing Company (GrowCo), we are focused on developing and retaining a motivated and highly skilled team. We are working towards building one of the strongest brands in the global cannabis industry. The working environment will provide several great opportunities for growth and career development.

We are looking for talented people with a passion for agriculture and the cannabis industry, an excitement for innovative technology and research, and a thirst to learn. Want to get involved? We want to hear from you!

Summary:
If you value ethics, love finding creative solutions, and have a passion for compliance, then this is the job for you! As a member of the growing team, the Greenhouse Section Lead is a vital role to ensure that plant health is monitored and maintained according to Health Canada Regulations and Operational Requirements. Reporting to the Production Manager or designate, this role requires the applicant to be detail oriented and a self-starter that can work with a diverse team of professionals. The Greenhouse Section Lead is responsible for the supervision and coordination of a team of workers to ensure they meet production targets and quality standards. He or she will be tasked with training subordinate staff in production methods, safety, and company policy and procedures as well as the identification and correction of health and safety issues. The Greenhouse Section Lead will prepare a range of reports and operate and troubleshoot greenhouse equipment, as necessary.

Job Duties:

Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy.
Ensure all personnel comply with training requirements, work standards, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate production schedules.
Monitor the performance of a team of greenhouse production level employees.
Maintain a safe, clean, and legally compliant workplace.
Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems.
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
Provide information for production plans to ensure that production objectives are met.
Establish and monitor conformance with production specs, procedures, schedule, and safety.
Requisition materials and supplies.
Maintain product quality.
Coordinate with other supervisors, leads, and managers to obtain maximum use of resources.
Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.
Operate various types of equipment as required.
Lead and participate in quality and productivity improvement initiatives.
Identify and determine quality and productivity related problems and solutions.
Develop team and individual employee skills and performance through effective coaching, training, and progressive counseling.
Coordinate and oversee employee work assignments and special projects.
Maintain and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field preferred.
3 years' experience as a Team Lead.
2 years of experience in the Greenhouse industry.
Ability to operate various types of equipment.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to create logically ordered objectives.
Ability to stay informed and up to date with changes in technology, code and workplace compliance.
Certified with WHMIS.
Excellent manual dexterity.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage employees.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives.
Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc.
Excellent time and project management skills.
Excellent basic mathematical skills.
Ability to perform basic welding skills preferred.
Experience in lean manufacturing and six-sigma preferred.
Production experience, preferably greenhouse related.
Ability to motivate and attain positive results from employees and teams is a must.
Proven leadership, decision-making, problem solving, and performance management skills are required.

Your Environment:

Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
Manual dexterity required.
Overtime as required.
24/7 availability may be required.
Physical ability to lift up to 30lb.
Safety equipment will be required, e.g., steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
Work both indoors and outdoors.
Noisy with fumes.
Long hours, which may entail 12 hours or more per working day.
Conditions in the greenhouse may be hot and humid in the summer. Outdoor work may also be required.
Prolonged standing, walking, lifting, squatting, and bending.

What We Offer:
A competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with education, experience, and training, in a work environment that is inclusive, dynamic and provides an opportunity for creativity and growth.

NOTE: Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Cronos GrowCo supports a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in the job application process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person