Indoor Farm Operations Leader (CEA)

Agrifoodjobsite; Saskatchewan; Hybride; CAD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Agrifoodjobsite in Saskatchewan operates a year-round indoor vertical farming facility focusing on premium herbs and leafy greens. We seek a hands-on Controlled Environment Farm Operations Manager to lead crop production, environmental control, and team supervision within the vertical farm.

You will drive production planning, quality assurance, and safety programs while collaborating with directors on business development and risk management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree or 5 years experience supervising
• Horticulture, Plant Science, Agriculture, Crop Science
• Experience with hydroponic or controlled-environment production systems
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production recordkeeping

Responsabilités

• Develop and manage crop production schedules
• Oversee seeding, germination, transplanting, harvesting, and packaging activities
• Monitor crop health and quality
• Optimize yields and production efficiency
• Manage nutrient programs, pH, EC, and irrigation schedules
• Ensure consistent crop performance across all production areas
• Monitor and manage lighting, HVAC, dehumidification, irrigation, environmental sensors
• Analyze crop data and environmental performance
• Troubleshoot production challenges
• Maintain sanitation programs and cleaning schedules
• Lead food safety and quality assurance initiatives
• Ensure traceability and recordkeeping standards
• Oversee inspections and compliance requirements
• Maintain production records and KPI reporting
• Monitor inventory of seeds, nutrients, growing media, packaging, and supplies
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs
• Manage labour efficiency and production budgets
• Drive continuous improvement in the facility
• Align production plans with forecasted sales volumes

Connaissances

Horticulture

Plant Science

Agriculture

Crop Science

Greenhouse Production

Supervisory or management experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Formation

Diploma or Degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Agrifoodjobsite in Saskatchewan operates a year-round indoor vertical farming facility focusing on premium herbs and leafy greens. We seek a hands-on Controlled Environment Farm Operations Manager to lead crop production, environmental control, and team supervision within the vertical farm.

You will drive production planning, quality assurance, and safety programs while collaborating with directors on business development and risk management.