| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Date Posted: | Jul 17, 2024 |
Job Description
Greenhouse Supervisor
Full-time, Permanent
Glencoe, Ontario
Reports To:
Operations Manager
The Company:
At Ontario Plants Propagation Limited, our vision is to be Eastern North America’s premier supplier of
greenhouse vegetable transplants. In order to help us accomplish this goal, we need to hire
motivated passionate people that will support our workforce and facilities. We are currently seeking
a Greenhouse Supervisor to join our team.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
• Communicate, motivate and guide a team of labour workers to achieve planning rates and
quality production goals
• Track workflow based on established company methods and practices, ensuring Team Leads
understand their duties or tasks
• Monitor productivity, efficiency, and performance of Team Leads by providing constructive
feedback and support
• Enforce health & safety, quality control, and bio-security procedures to promote a positive
work environment
• Operate machines and track workflow based on established company methods and practices,
and ensure that labour workers understand their duties or tasks.
• Make minor machine adjustments and troubleshooting
• Maintain control over documentation related to the task under his/her responsibility
(shipping, time trackers, etc.)
• Lead teamwork and motivate Team Leads through ongoing communication of mutual
expectations and recognize outstanding performance
• Assign and coordinate work activities with Supervisors, Team Leads, teams and other
departments
• Participate and support quality, morale, and productivity improvement initiatives
• Supervise and assist with growing and other crop related activities
• Supervise and assist with maintenance of facilities, farm infrastructure, equipment, and
supplies
• Develop and assist with work schedules, establish procedures, and coordinate transportation
• Plan for manpower and equipment needs
• Assist with greenhouse staff training
• Perform general farm duties and other tasks as may be assigned
Minimum Requirements:
• High-school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English an asset
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish
• Ability to operate various types of equipment
• One-year work experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor
• First aid certification is considered an asset
• Good communication, relationship building, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting maintaining endurance over extended periods
• Must have reliable transportation
Physical Location/Working Conditions:
• Greenhouse environment in rural area, own transportation required;
• Repetitive tasks, combination of standing, bending, walking, crouching
• 35 – 55 hours per week, shifts may vary between day and evening
• Able to work long hours including Saturdays, Sunday, and holidays when required
This role is classified as an agriculture employee / farm employee. See the following link for more
details about this classification from ESA
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pubs/factsheets/fs_agri.php
How to apply:
Submit your resume:
Mail: 38024 John Wise Line, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3T2
Email: employment@ontarioplants.com
Subject title: Greenhouse Supervisor
Fax: 519 637 2449
Website: https://www.ontarioplants.com/employment
Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment
process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 519-637-2119. We thank all applicants for
their interest. Only those meeting the requirements will be considered.
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