Grower Liaison (Essex)

Grower Liaison (Essex)

16 Oct
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Mucci Farms
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Essex

16 Oct

Mucci Farms

Essex

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 AnnuallyReports to: Grower Liaison Manager/Director of Global SourcingBased at: Mucci International Marketing Inc., Kingsville, ONRevised: February 6 th, 2026Type of Employment: Full-Time, permanent, 5-days a week; and some additional hours which may include Saturdays and holidays, depending on workload and priorities. Must be willing and able to support after hours calls as needed.Mucci Farms is a leader in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry, specializing in premium, greenhouse-grown produce. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Central to our brand is the strength of our partnerships, working collaboratively with growers who share our standards and vision for excellence in the produce industry.Position SummaryThe Grower Liaison is a key relationship-focused role responsible for managing and strengthening partnerships with existing growers while identifying and onboarding new growers aligned with Mucci Farms' quality, food safety, and production standards.This position is an existing vacancy.Acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact, the Grower Liaison works closely with growers and internal teams to support consistent supply, high-quality production, accurate forecasting, and continuous improvement from greenhouse through packaging.Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:This position serves as a liaison between the company and its growersThe Grower Liaison is responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with all growers that ship produce to Mucci International Marketing Inc.Initiate and develop a working relationship with all growers that ship produce to Mucci International Marketing Inc.Working in unison with the grower, providing consultation on best horticulture practices including food safety, crop evaluation, harvest projections, and quality assurance (from Greenhouse to packaging)Assist growers with recommendations of plant varietiesDevelop and execute a system that will provide daily feedback to individual growers on fruit quality and methods to increase quality,



when applicableAssist in the optimal utilization of the Mucci packing facility by providing the commodity Planners with timely and accurate harvest projections that, at a minimum, should include information related to varieties, volume, quality and timingDevelop a grower base to Support the required Sales Demands by commodity, quality and varieties in Canada, USA and MexicoMaintain a grower database with all pertinent information for current use and historical purposesDevelop and execute grower contracts to fulfill requirements for volume and quality for defined Customer specificationsSupport after hours business needs by being available for on-call support as the business needsSpecific ActivitiesSearch / Hunt for growers in Canada and MexicoCommunicate all Quality issues with growers and offer assistance to help with issue(s)Forecasting weekly projections from growers and updating the planning sheetsEnsure growers are using the Ifoods forecasting toolPackaging Plan - Plan accordingly and Ensure growers are achieving and meeting their agreed weekly volumesRegular Grower VisitsGrower performance tracking - week to week forecast projectionsCommunication of quality issues to growersWork closely with Commodity planners, Sales, Quality and Production TeamsAttend various shows throughout the yearAttend Mucci Farms planning sessionAssist procurement team with intown purchases from GrowersKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Completion of post-secondary education is strongly preferredHigh school diploma, GED or equivalent is required2+ years of grower relations and/or produce management experienceSelf-farming or farm management background is an assetKnowledge of tomato, cucumber,



peppers production is preferredMust be able to communicate in a transparent and concise manner in English (written and verbal)Being able to communicate in other languages, (Spanish) would strongly be preferredProven ability to motivate and influence those that are not direct reports in a positive mannerProven ability to present information to internal/external customers as well as leadershipMust be able to travel to visit farms, in Canada, United States, and MexicoPhysical Abilities:Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of timeMust be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbsAble to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time.Work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ̊C / 55 ̊F to 27 ̊C / 80 ̊FCompensation:Annual salary $60,000.00 – $70,000.00, onsite parking, company perksJob Requirements:The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.Note:This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.Mucci welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.

📌 Grower Liaison (Essex)
🏢 Mucci Farms
📍 Essex

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