Supervisor, Crop Care

Mastronardi Produce•Kingsville, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Greenhouse located in Kingsville, ON is currently seeking a Crop Care Supervisor to join our team. The essential function of this position is for ensuring that Greenhouse employees are trained and able to produce quality results efficiently. The Crop Care Supervisor is accountable for the overall aesthetics of the greenhouse and support to the Grower.

Requirements

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
At least two years Supervisory experience required.
Literacy with MS Office products and internet navigation.
Physically capable of regular greenhouse activities – including walking, lifting, bending, and withstanding periods of high heat.
Effective verbal and written communication in English.
Ability to take leadership role and display personal initiative.
Attention to detail.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with/manage 30+ workers.
General understanding or ability to be trained on the Hortimax/FS labour system or similar.

Responsibilities

Ensure greenhouse (GH) work is completed in a timely and productive manner. GH work is “defined” as all functions necessary to grow the crop including twisting, pruning, picking, etc.
Train and keep workers motivated
Spending one on one time with employees to ensure that greenhouse standards are being met
Available to supervise yearly activities such as clean-out and planting of new crop when required
Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other departments under the guidance of the Grower
Resolve work-related issues using company procedures including the progressive disciplinary process
Prepare and submit quality reports to the Grower
Participate in the hiring process
Complete Employee Reviews
Be familiar with and enforce all Health and Food Safety guidelines within the greenhouse
Complete necessary Health and Food Safety Paperwork as required
Other duties as assigned from time to time