Production Supervisor

Gotham Greens•Dundalk, MD

10h•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gotham Greens is seeking a dynamic Production Supervisor to join our Baltimore, MD Operations Team. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Packing House (PH), production area, and supervision of the Production Assistants. The Production Supervisor reports directly to the Assistant Plant Manager. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves and isn't afraid to get dirty. The ideal candidate is passionate about sustainable agriculture and embraces Gotham Greens core values and mission Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry a plus but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st-century food system.

Requirements

Ability to lead by example with a can do attitude
Experience in greenhouse work and/or hydroponics
Familiarity with ERP and inventory control
Experience with food safety practices, goals, rules, and regulations
Great multitasking abilities and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
A strong desire to learn and grow
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in data collection and recording
Ability to motivate, inspire and coach hourly workforce
Problem-solving skills and foresight- capable to identify areas of efficiencies
Ability to work weekend and holiday coverage will be required on an as-needed basis

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry a plus but not required
Bilingual highly preferable, but not required

Responsibilities

Management of Packers
Ensure PH Production Assistants are punctual and work quickly and effectively
Train new PH Production Assistants in the proper way to do tasks, handle leaves, and proper cleaning & sanitation methods of produce pace and Timing
Complete and ensure the cases are packed according to pacing/timing chart daily
Review pacing chart and coordinate timing with the Operations Team daily
Evaluate the effectiveness of packing methods, process, and team
Food Safety program
Ensure staff is following all proper food safety requirements and proper PPE
Ensure timely completion of all necessary logs
Ensure coolers are clean and temperatures are stable
Quality Control
Inspect and weigh produce; discard leaves as necessary; ensure no bugs, damaged leaves, tip burned leaves or leaves dropped on floor enter package
Monitor leaves for pests or pathogens and reports to Greenhouse Supervisor
PH and Storage area cleanliness and maintenance
Maintenance and cleanliness of Packing House furniture, tools, floors, and sinks
Maintenance and cleanliness of walk-in coolers
Maintenance and cleanliness of storage areas
Maintenance and cleanliness of front and back stairs and roof area around the greenhouse
Assist in Daily Tasks as needed
Track and order labels and corrugated
Order and monitor inventory levels of all packing and harvesting supplies for PH and GH
Manage labor costs, employee schedules, sick time, and PTO, minimize OT, and maintain a sense of urgency and daily efficiency.
Schedule cleaning and maintenance of the GH and PH and assist in the hands-on cleaning responsibilities of the farm.
Collaborating with GH Supervisor and day-end to ensure no further assistance is needed
Interpersonal Skills
Capable of maintaining a calm and collected composure during times of disorder, speaking to others in a respectful manner, and is skilled at productively handling multiple personality types.
A proficient in effectively communicating with employees throughout the organization orally and written
A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the GH and PH.
Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.