Operations Supervisor - Pitt Meadows, Canada - UP Vertical Farms

UP Vertical Farms

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Pitt Meadows, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job description

Position:
Operations Supervisor (Permanent, Full-time)

Reports to:
Lead Operations Supervisor

Reporting to the Lead Operations Supervisor, The Operations Supervisor provides a range of hands-on operations, quality management tasks and planning for the operations at UP Vertical Farms.

This associate will be responsible for all the production related operations such as seeding schedule and plan, data recording and analysis, maximizing profitability and productivity, and sanitation in the production center.

This position assists with audits, corrective action plans, develops and maintains quality assurance databases, QA checks and documentation, and maintains food safety records.

Required to take an active role in ensuring complete customer satisfaction. Provides leadership, direction and coaching to other departments and hub associates regarding production activities. This includes providing essential functions to ensure a no-compromise approach to delivering orders when promised and configured as ordered. This associate will also have key holder responsibilities for the production equipment and ERP software.

DUTIES
Performs day-to-day activities; this includes but is not limited to:

Coordinates contracted labourers for seeding, harvesting, packaging activities per Production Manager direction
Help create the master production plan to include seeding, grow cycles, harvesting and packaging schedule
Perform daily checks of equipment for the grow systems, seeding line, harvesting line, tray washer, and packing line
Routine monitoring and recording of different parameters for controlled environment agriculture and of the equipment needed for production
Monitor operations team to ensure that tasks for production are completed on time and in accordance with safety laws
Responsible for recording efficiency of the production line and acting as a first point of contact for any breakdowns related to the production activity
Provide leadership and mentorship to ensure that daytoday production outputs are met
Help manage shipping activities and inventory
Coordinate and oversees with sanitation of equipment
Providing overall support, supervision, and coaching to the production teams
Performing routine inspections of the greenhouse and R&D facilities
Assists site staff with ensuring highquality food safety and hygiene
Assisting with developing, implementing, and maintaining operational and food safety procedures SOPs
Ensures compliance with Canada GAP regulations and other jurisdictions
Maintains and ensures a safe working environment in the and greenhouse
Perform scheduled service/maintenance, trouble shooting of equipment as directed by the Production Manager
Conduct production staff meeting to address and discuss any production related issues and concerns
Analyze variances in raw material consumption, inventory discrepancy, yield discrepancies, and provides root cause & solution
Ensures documentation and certification is maintained and up to date
Uses ERP and other operational software as relating to duties
Communicates plans, actions, safety risks, and issues within the Operations Team and interdepartmentally
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
Other duties as instructed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to perform multiple tasks under specific timelines
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
Ability to lift up to 25lbs

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

2 years of experience working in plant operations, food safety, quality control, production, distribution and packing, or other relevant industries
2 years of equipment and machine operations or maintenance experience
Experience leading, motivating, and coaching teams, preferably in an operational setting preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word Outlook, etc.), high proficiency in using ERP and IT systems, and ability to extract data from the system to create management reports.
Must have a valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license

WORK CONDITIONS

70% in the production floor and 30% in an office setting
8:00am 4:30pm, 5 days (includes some weekend shifts)
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
May be requested to support the operations onsite outside of regular work hours (i.e., evenings, weekends) based on Production plans
Use of personal vehicle may be required

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$52,000.00-$57,000.00 per year

Benefits: