Crop Maintenance Supervisor

Altman Specialty Plants, LLC.; Granville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Altman Specialty Plants, LLC. in Granville, IL is seeking a Crop Maintenance Supervisor to lead greenhouse maintenance operations. You will supervise full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff, coordinate daily tasks, and ensure crops receive proper care to meet production standards.

This hands-on role requires frequent field work and flexible hours, including overtime during peak periods. You will monitor plant health, manage equipment and safety procedures, and maintain records of maintenance

Qualifications

• Experience in greenhouse production or plant maintenance preferred.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate employees.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in temperature- and humidity-variable greenhouse environments.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and lead crop maintenance employees, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff, by communicating job expectations, assigning responsibilities, providing coaching, and addressing performance concerns.
• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate daily crop maintenance activities to ensure production schedules and operational goals are met.
• Monitor crop health, quality, and development to identify potential issues involving plant growth, pests, diseases, and environmental conditions.
• Ensure proper watering, fertilization, pruning, spacing, grooming, and general crop maintenance practices are consistently performed.
• Ensure greenhouse areas, growing spaces, and production equipment are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Coordinate labor and equipment needs to ensure crop maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and within established production timelines.
• Inspect completed work to ensure employees are following established crop maintenance procedures and meeting company quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of crop maintenance activities, employee assignments, chemical applications, materials used, and other operational information as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve crop maintenance procedures, labor efficiency, plant quality, and overall greenhouse operations.
• Communicate crop conditions, production concerns, staffing needs, and operational issues to the Head Grower in a timely manner.
• Ensure employees properly operate, clean, and maintain assigned tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Promote a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork, accountability, productivity, and effective communication among employees and other departments.
• Maintain a proactive approach to workplace safety and ensure all employees follow company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Regularly lift and/or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Greenhouse environment

Physical stamina

Overtime availability

Job description

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Crop Maintenance Supervisor

Salary Admin - Granville Full Time Non Exempt Grainville, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2430

Salary Range: $20.50 To $24.00 Hourly

Position Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Head Grower, the Crop Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating crop maintenance activities within the greenhouse production operation. This position oversees full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees while ensuring crops receive proper care and maintenance to meet company quality, production, and operational standards.

The Crop Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for coordinating daily maintenance activities and ensuring employees follow established production procedures and safety guidelines. This is a hands-on supervisory position, with a majority of time spent working directly in the greenhouse and production areas. The position may require extended hours, overtime, weekends, and additional availability during peak production periods.

• Supervise, train, and lead crop maintenance employees, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff, by communicating job expectations, assigning responsibilities, providing coaching, and addressing performance concerns.


• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate daily crop maintenance activities to ensure production schedules and operational goals are met.


• Monitor crop health, quality, and development to identify potential issues involving plant growth, pests, diseases, and environmental conditions.


• Ensure proper watering, fertilization, pruning, spacing, grooming, and general crop maintenance practices are consistently performed.


• Ensure greenhouse areas, growing spaces, and production equipment are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition.


• Coordinate labor and equipment needs to ensure crop maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and within established production timelines.


• Inspect completed work to ensure employees are following established crop maintenance procedures and meeting company quality standards.


• Maintain accurate records of crop maintenance activities, employee assignments, chemical applications, materials used, and other operational information as required.


• Identify opportunities to improve crop maintenance procedures, labor efficiency, plant quality, and overall greenhouse operations.


• Communicate crop conditions, production concerns, staffing needs, and operational issues to the Head Grower in a timely manner.


• Ensure employees properly operate, clean, and maintain assigned tools, equipment, and machinery.


• Promote a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork, accountability, productivity, and effective communication among employees and other departments.


• Maintain a proactive approach to workplace safety and ensure all employees follow company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.


• Regularly lift and/or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in greenhouse production, horticulture, agriculture, or plant maintenance preferred.


• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.


• Ability to effectively supervise, train, and motivate employees.


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to work in a greenhouse environment with varying temperatures and humidity levels.


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends, as operational needs require.