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Greenhouse Operation Lead

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1546

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms® , we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.

Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future . Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce . While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

- Innovation and conservation
- Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
- Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

We are currently looking to fill 10full-time, permanent positions for Greenhouse Operation Lead in our Greenhouse Department at our Leamington ON Farms facility.

What You'll Do:

- Coach employees and demonstrate proper plant maintenance processes such as pruning, twisting, de-leafing, picking, clipping, string tying etc. on an on-going basis.
- During crop turnover, ensure all cleanout tasks and start up tasks are completed, including ensuring the greenhouse is cleaned and ready for planting.
- Monitor plant conditions such as pests, diseases, and maintenance issues and reporting any concerns.
- Motivate and encourage the team to reach individual and company objectives.
- Continuous coaching and training of all team members to ensure they understand the activities and best practices to achieve objectives.




- Collaborate with the Greenhouse Manager and Greenhouse Supervisors to ensure proper allocation of staff and work.
- Submit and follow-up of work orders for the greenhouse and oversee/coordinate general maintenance as needed.
- Communicate with other departments to ensure seamless continuity between production with warehouse and other departments as needed.
- Support the Greenhouse Manager to ensure operations remain within budget for labor and throughout; monitor and measure performance to minimize downtime, reduce costs i.e., reducing hours and improve quality and efficiency.
- Complete required documentation, records, and checklists; submit to appropriate management personnel.
- Review and approve employee time-off requests, manage schedules, and ensure accurate, timely submission of timecards to support smooth payroll processing
- Deliver accurate crop projections within 10% accuracy daily.
- Initiate, participate in, and support continuous improvement qualities.
- Oversee the general housekeeping of assigned bunk houses.
- Effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members while monitoring progress and providing guidance to ensure successful completion of assigned work.
- Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
- This job description outlines the key responsibilities but does not encompass all possible tasks that may be required.

What You Bring:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a qualified work environment, in both English and Spanish.
- Greenhouse Operations experience is considered an asset.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and motivate a team.
- Excellent documentation, attention to detail, and time management skills required.
- Basic mathematical skills are required.

What To Expect:

- Fast paced greenhouse environment where temperatures can be very hot, humid, moist or cold for most of the year.

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