Supervisor, Crop Care

Sunset•Oneida, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mastronardi Produce, North America’s leading greenhouse grower and distributor of gourmet vegetables under the SUNSET® brand, is a family-owned company with over 65 years of experience. Green Empire Farms, a high-tech fresh produce greenhouse in Oneida, New York, and a member of the Mastronardi Group of Companies, is seeking a Crop Care Supervisor. This role is responsible for training Greenhouse employees to ensure quality and efficiency, maintaining the overall aesthetics of the greenhouse, and providing support to the Labor Manager.

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 Priva Assist/FS labour system or similar

Responsibilities

Ensure GH work is completed in a timely and productive manner
Spend one on one time with employees to ensure that greenhouse standards are being met
Be 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 Labor Manager
Resolve work-related issues using company procedures including the progressive disciplinary process
Prepare and submit quality reports to the Labor Manager
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