Supervisor, Post-Harvest

Full Job Description

Company

Entourage Health Corp. is the publicly traded parent company of Entourage Brands Corp. (formerly WeedMD RX Inc.) and CannTx Life Sciences Inc., licence holders producing and distributing cannabis products for both the medical and adult-use markets. The Company owns and operates a 158-acre state-of-the-art greenhouse and processing facility located in Strathroy, ON; a fully licensed 26,000 sq. ft. Aylmer, ON processing facility, specializing in cannabis extraction; and a micropropagation, tissue culture and genetics centre-of-excellence in Guelph, Ontario. With the addition of Starseed Medicinal, a medical-centric brand, Entourage has expanded its multi-channeled distribution strategy. Starseed’s industry-first, exclusive partnership with LiUNA, the largest construction union in Canada, along with employers and union groups complements Entourage’s direct sales to medical patients.

Entourage’s elite adult-use product portfolio includes Color Cannabis, Saturday Cannabis and Royal City Cannabis Co. – sold across eight provincial distribution agencies. The Company also maintains strategic relationships in the seniors’ market and supply agreements with Shoppers Drug Mart. It is the exclusive Canadian producer and distributor of award-winning U.S.-based wellness brand Mary’s Medicinals sold in both medical and adult-use channels. Under a collaboration with The Boston Beer Company subsidiary, Entourage is also the exclusive distributor of cannabis-infused beverages in Canada, expected to launch in 2022. At Entourage Health our community efforts are put towards creating a space where everyone feels supported. We are cultural representatives of our people and our communities. We are focused on using inclusive language, promoting equality and fostering allyship in everything we do.

Summary

The Supervisor, Post-Harvest is responsible to lead a team of workers and coordinate resources to ensure they meet post-harvest targets and quality standards. The Supervisor Post-Harvest is expected to assist the Manager, Post-Harvest in the planning, preparation, oversight, maintenance and trouble-shooting of issues of the all post-harvest activities and equipment. They will ensure adherence to applicable company standard operating and health and safety related procedures, and comply with Health Canada regulations, Ontario Employment Standards Act and Ontario Occupational Health and Safety regulations at all times. They will effectively manage the dad-today activities of horticulture technicians assigned to post-harvest by organizing and completing the required tasks within specified timelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and directly oversee the daily activities and work performed by assigned horticulture technicians and address any issues in real-time, using best judgment to escalate the issues as needed
• Responsible for overseeing, amalgamating and analyzing data in assigned and designated area(s)
• Validate and ensure completion and accuracy of data to support the Cannabis Tracking and Licensing System. Accountable for the final sign-off of post-harvest documentation
• Manage respective departmental inventory and forecast inventory needs.
• Organize and perform inventory counts as required.
• Complete performance reviews of assigned horticulture technicians and provide regular performance feedback to employees
• Manage employee timesheets, time off requests and arrange appropriate coverage as required to maintain production schedule
• Manage conflict resolution through proper coaching conversations, documentation and progressive discipline measures
• Communicate with Manager(s), other supervisors, and other departments when necessary to ensure resources needed to meet production schedule are on hand
• Ensure all personnel perform their work in accordance with Entourage standards, policies and procedures
• Train employees to perform job-specific tasks, ensure training is up to date
• Perform all work in a safe and professional manner, and lead by example
• Ensure adherence to applicable company standard operating and health and safety related procedures, and comply with Health Canada regulations, Ontario Employment
• Standards Act and Ontario Occupational Health and Safety regulations at all times
• Complete incident reports in an accurate and timely manner. Escalate issues accordingly
• Utilize corrective actions to keep the project on time
• Actively contribute to and engage in the continuous improvement process in relation to increased productivity and quality
• Actively participate in the validation of current practices and procedures
• Provide technical guidance and training when required
• Participate in product quality assessment. Monitor and assess quality of product coming through post-harvest. Make recommendations on and escalate and issues as required
• Accountable for ensuring facilities in their rooms are functioning and work with facilities team to ensure maintenance is performed in a timely manner
• Assist in other departments as the business requires
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in a horticulture/ manufacturing environment preferred
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, ERP experience considered an asset
• Able to take and give direction and follow all company policies/procedures.
• Maintain a positive outlook and willingness to learn and contribute to company success.
• Ability to lead a team of individuals and address any areas of concern with respect to performance or processes
• Ability to stay focused and complete monotonous or routine tasks.
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Knowledge of Health and Safety best practices
• Strong leadership skills with ability to foster a healthy, productive work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time
• Criminal record check

Work Conditions

• Hot and humid greenhouse conditions.
• Nights or Weekends may be required

Entourage Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Entourage Health will accommodate all applicants with disabilities to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment and hiring process. Accommodation will be provided upon request and in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. Entourage Health will work cooperatively, and in a spirit of respect, with all partners in the accommodation process.

Entourage Health is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance (in housing only), sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding) or sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift