Production Supervisor
About The Position
BrightFarms is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage and organize the workflow of a greenhouse production area. This role involves assigning schedules, leading and managing an hourly workforce, and ensuring high performance in greenhouse operations. The company is a national leader in the indoor farming industry, using high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms to grow and deliver fresh produce. BrightFarms is committed to revolutionizing how produce is grown and delivered, focusing on great-tasting greens that are good for the planet, people's health, and employee well-being. They provide employees with the tools, training, support, and opportunities needed to succeed.
Requirements
- 3-5 years’ experience directly working in food production
- Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Access or other data tracking systems
- Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills and methods are essential
Nice To Haves
- Experience from organizations in perishable food business with a value-added function, such as cutting fruits/vegetables, processing fruits/vegetables, re-packing, etc.
- Experience from any light manufacturing or complex distribution operation
- Basic to medium expertise in growing systems in a protected environment
- Food or agriculture industry experience
- Bilingual, English and Spanish
Responsibilities
- Supervise greenhouse operations and ensure high performance
- Plan and execute the production schedule, providing supervision and direction to production leads
- Allocate resources to ensure minimum downtime and completion of scheduled activities
- Prioritize and manage workload to ensure assignments address goals and objectives
- Be accountable to KPIs tied to labor expenses and other operating expenses
- Work on areas of improvement and lead efforts to be a LEAN organization and guide through kaizen activities to improve system efficiencies
- Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe greenhouse facility and operation
- Ensure compliance on all food safety material, food safety best practices, as well as maintaining, monitoring, and verifying all food safety logs
- Assist with the onboarding process of new hires, conducting reviews for associates, ensuring training of associates
- Assist in planning and execution of all aspects of greenhouse management and provide labor and resources to assist as needed
- Work closely with peers to develop good team working relationships and cross-shift team relationships
Benefits
- Tools, training, support, and opportunities for employees
- Equal Employment Opportunity employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
