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Farm Operations Manager - Harvest & Crop Handling

The Farm Operations Manager - Harvest & Crop Handling leads and oversees agricultural operations associated with greenhouse crop harvesting, crop handling, and preparation for subsequent production activities. The role is accountable for agricultural production planning, harvesting efficiency, crop quality, workforce management, operational performance, and the effective utilization of farm resources.

This position works closely with Cultivation, Quality, Maintenance, and other operational teams to coordinate harvesting schedules, manage agricultural resources, maintain crop quality, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant farm operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on agricultural leader who can balance operational planning, people leadership, crop management, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, regulated greenhouse workplace.

This role will be based out of our Pacifica facility in Delta, BC, and will report to the Director, Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Agricultural Operations & Production Planning

- Plan, organize, direct, and control daily agricultural operations related to greenhouse harvesting, crop handling, and preparation of harvested crops.
- Develop and oversee agricultural production schedules based on crop maturity, harvest forecasts,



workforce availability, and operational capacity.
- Coordinate harvesting activities with Cultivation teams to ensure crops are collected according to approved production plans and quality requirements.
- Determine labour, equipment, and agricultural resource requirements to support efficient harvesting and crop handling operations.
- Establish operational priorities, monitor production performance, and implement corrective actions to address harvesting delays or operational constraints.
- Ensure agricultural activities are coordinated effectively across shifts to maintain productivity, crop quality, and operational continuity.

Harvesting & Crop Handling Management

- Direct greenhouse harvesting activities, including crop cutting, collection, transfer, sorting, and initial handling of harvested crops.
- Establish and maintain agricultural procedures for harvesting, crop handling, trimming, and preparation activities directly related to farm operations.
- Oversee appropriate handling and movement of harvested crops to minimize physical damage, contamination, and agricultural losses.
- Monitor harvesting yields, crop handling efficiency, and crop quality to ensure agricultural production objectives are achieved.
- Coordinate with Cultivation and Quality teams to maintain proper crop handling practices, agricultural traceability,



and compliance requirements.
- Ensure harvesting tools, agricultural equipment, and crop handling areas are maintained in safe and effective operating condition.

Agricultural Performance & Continuous Improvement

- Establish and monitor agricultural performance indicators, including harvesting productivity, crop yields, labour efficiency, crop losses, and schedule adherence.
- Review daily and weekly operational results, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve agricultural productivity.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on harvesting methods, agricultural workflows, equipment utilization, and crop handling practices.
- Develop and maintain operational reporting tools and performance summaries to communicate agricultural production results, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Maintenance to improve agricultural equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and operational efficiency.
- Recommend agricultural equipment improvements and investments based on operational needs, production performance, and cost-effectiveness.

Farm Records, Inventory & Operational Controls

- Oversee accurate agricultural production records, including harvested crop quantities, crop transfers, yield information, and operational activities.
- Establish and maintain procedures for agricultural inventory accuracy, crop traceability, and timely completion of production records.
- Ensure Farm Supervisors maintain complete and accurate documentation supporting agricultural production and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor agricultural inventory discrepancies and coordi

📌 Farm Operations Manager – Harvest (Delta)
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