Production Line Leader

Freeman Herbs; Lincoln; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A herb and vegetable producer in Lincoln seeks a Line Leader for Production to support daily operations and ensure quality standards. This role involves team training, monitoring production efficiency, and maintaining an organized work environment. Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of horticultural experience and strong organizational skills. A collaborative team environment and RRSP matching are offered.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Paid time off

RRSP matching after one year

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of horticultural/agricultural experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining quality standards across production lines.
• Train team members to meet product specifications.
• Monitor crop plans and planting schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Job description

Line Leader – Production

Location: Freeman Herbs, 4075 North Service Rd, Lincoln, ON, L3J 1J4

Department: Production

Job Type: Full-time / On-site

About Us

At Freeman Herbs, we’re passionate about growing fresh, high-quality herbs and vegetables. Every day, we focus on quality, service, and innovation, striving to positively impact the lives of our employees, families, and customers. We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our greenhouse team and help bring our mission, vision and values to life through our fresh herbs and vegetables.

About the Role

As a Line Leader – Production, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the production team. You will assist with leading and coordinating workflow, and ensuring quality standards are upheld.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and enforcing quality standards across all production lines to ensure product consistency.
• Assist with training team members to meet product specifications and quality expectations.
• Assist with monitoring crop plans and planting schedules to align with customer pre-books.
• Assist with implementing measurable improvements in production efficiency in coordination with analysts.
• Assist with verifying planting accuracy (e.g., correct seed quantities) and conduct quality checks to meet company standards.
• Assist with prioritizing and processing daily customer orders within required timeframes.
• Assist with identifying and reporting any issues related to product quality, pests, or insufficient supply to the Grow Team.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and help train staff accordingly.
• Assist with labor allocation in coordination with the Director of Operations.
• Assist with monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with the Purchasing Manager as needed.
• Assist with improving material flow and handling processes within the team.
• Assist with managing employee hours and department changes in ADP.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and company policies and procedures.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of horticultural/agricultural experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support a diverse team.
• Attention to detail with a solid understanding of quality control and assurance processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) is an asset.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Paid time off.
• RRSP matching after one year of employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

At Freeman Herbs, we are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received for accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.