Job Description

Labour Supervisor

Proplant Propagation Services Ltd. Jarvis, Ontario

About Us:

Proplant Propagation Services is a dynamic and rapidly growing company dedicated to supplying premium vegetable transplants to farms all across North America. We value our employees and believe that a skilled and motivated workforce is the cornerstone of our success. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Labour Supervisor to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional plants to our customers!

Responsibilities:

Supervising all crop work completed in the greenhouse area

Provide leadership for Employee Relations though effective communication

Work side by side with a team of Growers to achieve production/shipping targets, including loading plants, assembling carts, crop work, and enforcing hygiene

Ensure that all employees adhere to strict hygiene protocols, Standard operating procedures (SOP's), Health and Safety guidelines, and Company policies and procedures

Planning, delegating, motivating, and leading the teams to improve performance and quality, while ensuring work is done efficiently, correctly, and up to quality standards

Be able to clearly convey instructions and expectations of standards and quality to Labourers

Ensure equipment issues are reported by workers and conveyed to appropriate departments

Train new labourers using an established training program

Provide coaching, and if necessary, Issue corrective action/write ups as needed

Promote a positive work environment to achieve excellent efficiency and quality

Supervise 50+ workers at a time

Requirements:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated, positive, and open minded

Ability to work with and learn computer programs like Microsoft Office Suite

Greenhouse experience is an asset but not required

Highly motivated, energetic, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable working with and communicating work instructions to workers whose primary language is not English

Proficiency in Spanish is not required, but an asset

Ability to carry up to 50 lbs

Working Conditions:

Combination of office (20%) and Greenhouse (80%) environment

Work in variable climate condition, high temperatures and humidity

Position requires sitting, standing, walking, and bending on a regular basis

Able to work flexible hours including weekends

Hours may vary during busy times

Greenhouse environment in a rural area, own transportation required

What We Offer:

In-depth training and continual mentoring with our expanding team

Competitive compensation based on experience

Group Health Benefits

Phone allowance

Work Shoe allowance

How to Apply:

If you are ready to embark on an exciting career in horticulture and contribute to the success of Proplant's greenhouse operation as a Labour Supervisor, please apply today!

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person