FARMS 4 LABOUR SUPERVISOR

Reports To: Grower Manager, Grower, Production Manager

Location: Mucci Farms Ltd., Kingsville, ON

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary based on operational requirements

Position Summary

The Greenhouse Labour Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising daily greenhouse labour operations to support crop production goals. This role provides leadership, training, coaching, and performance management while ensuring employees work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily and weekly greenhouse labour activities based on production requirements.
• Lead teams in crop work activities, including planting, lowering, harvesting, and sanitation.
• Train, coach, and support employees on greenhouse procedures, crop work practices, quality standards, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, labour hours, and work quality through company software systems, providing feedback and corrective action when required.
• Identify training and development needs and support employee growth initiatives.
• Assist with greenhouse growing operations and general greenhouse maintenance activities.
• Monitor crop health, quality, productivity, and plant conditions, reporting pest, disease, quality, or operational concerns to management.
• Maintain accurate labour, production, and operational records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Food Safety programs, and Health and Safety procedures.
• Operate and oversee the safe use of equipment, tools, and machinery, reporting maintenance concerns and coordinating repairs as needed.
• Communicate attendance issues, staffing requirements, production progress, and operational concerns to HR and management.
• Foster a positive, safe, and productive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of greenhouse, agricultural, supervisory, or related experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is considered an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and perform physical work throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely climb ladders when required.
• Comfortable working in a greenhouse environment and varying production conditions.

Compensation: We are targeting a starting salary of $65,000 annually, onsite parking, and other company perks; however, we recognize that each candidate brings a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. Candidates with qualifications and experience that exceed the position’s requirements may be considered for a higher starting salary. 

Job 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. #IND