Greenhouse Supervisor

Nature-Fresh-Farms-Inc.; Leamington; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Job summary

Nature Fresh Farms in Leamington, ON is hiring a Greenhouse Supervisor to oversee daily greenhouse operations, crop work, harvesting, and quality control.

You will schedule and coach a diverse team, monitor labor, ensure GMP, HACCP, and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement. The role demands hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow. Evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; training is provided during orientation and on the job.
• Spanish language is considered an asset.
• Strong reading, writing, oral communication, and effective listening skills are essential.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a focus on development and respect for others.
• Attention to detail and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily greenhouse activities including crop work, harvesting, and quality control.
• Schedule and supervise the greenhouse team to meet demand and maintain workflow quality.
• Coach and train new hires; provide ongoing development for all team members.
• Collaborate with Greenhouse Manager to allocate staff and manage budgets.
• Review labor tracking and approve time off and timecards within deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, Health & Safety, and company procedures.
• Deliver accurate crop projections daily (within 10% accuracy).
• Communicate with other departments to ensure seamless production and logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Spanish (asset)

Decision making

Job description

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 a full-time, permanent position for a Greenhouse Supervisor at our Leamington ON facility.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise daily activities of the greenhouse, including crop work, harvesting activities, and quality control.
• Schedule and oversee the greenhouse team to meet the demand and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency.
• Motivate and encourage the team to reach individual and company objectives.
• Provide coaching, hands‑on training, and follow‑up for new hires, while delivering ongoing training and development to all team members on activities and best practices to achieve departmental objectives.
• Collaborate with the Greenhouse Manager and Supervisors to ensure proper allocation of staff and work.
• Responsible for reviewing employee labor tracking system (Priva) as well as retraining employees if necessary.
• Approve/deny employee time off and timecards within deadlines required to ensure smooth completion of payroll.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure seamless continuity between production with warehouse and other departments as needed.
• Communicate and address variances, quality issues and concerns with relevant departments to help identify the causes and implement quality and efficiencies.
• 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 efficiencies.
• Complete required documentation, records, and checklists; submit to appropriate management personnel.
• Provide feedback to the greenhouse manager regarding employee performance, with respect to evaluations, and if necessary; apply progressive discipline processes for non‑compliances in a respectful manner.
• Submission and follow‑up of work orders for the greenhouse and oversee/coordinate general maintenance as needed.
• Deliver accurate crop projections within 10% accuracy daily.
• Monitor the work environment to ensure compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, and all company policies and procedures.
• Actively initiate, participate in, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the general housekeeping of greenhouse and assigned bunk houses.
• Comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
• This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.

What You Bring:

• No formal education required; training is provided during orientation and on the job.
• Fluency in Spanish is considered an asset.
• Strong reading, writing, oral communication, and effective listening skills are essential.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a commitment to development and treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ability to make well‑informed, effective, and timely decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality regarding employee and company‑related matters.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively in a rapidly growing, innovative, and evolving organization.
• Basic computer proficiency.

What To Expect:

• Fast paced greenhouse/warehouse environment where temperatures can be very hot, humid, moist or cold for most of the year.
• Exposure to various pesticides and insects including bees in the greenhouse.
• Perform tasks independently with minimal supervision throughout the workday.
• 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.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching to perform tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry items typically ranging from 10–50 kg (22–110 lbs), depending on role requirements.
• Travel between locations may be required.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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

Winning By Challenging – We reimagine what’s possible

Serve With Purpose – We make things happen

If you’re someone whobelieves in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact,you’ll feel right at home here.

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

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.