Greenhouse Supervisor

Pure Flavor® Farms; Staples; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading greenhouse vegetable producer in Ontario seeks a Greenhouse Labour Supervisor to oversee operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining workflow, and implementing best practices. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience and skills in both English and Spanish. The position operates in a hot, humid environment and requires physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year supervisory experience required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a commercial greenhouse environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and coordinate all activities of labour force in the greenhouse.
• Plan, monitor, and appraise job results.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene protocols and company policies.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Numeracy skills

Ability to detect plant diseases and insects

Computer Skills (MS Suite)

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture

Tools

PRIVA greenhouse climate control system

Job description

Overview

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 coordinates 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 bachelor’s 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 prolonged 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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