Greenhouse Production Maintenance Lead

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

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