Greenhouse Supervisor - Langley, Canada - Bevo Farms

Bevo Farms

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Langley, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Greenhouse Supervisor
Langley, BC

ABOUT BEVO FARMS LTD.

Bevo Farms Ltd is the largest supplier of propagated plants in North America, providing greenhouses, field farms, nurseries, and wholesalers across the continent with healthy, vigorous, pest-and-disease-free plants.

Bevo operates four facilities in the lower mainland of British Columbia and one facility in Edmonton, Alberta.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Head Grower and growing team, the Greenhouse Supervisor provides necessary instruction and direction supervision to the Greenhouse Lead-Hands and designated groups of greenhouse employees and contract personnel to ensure maximum productivity and quality of work.

The Greenhouse Supervisor also serves as a liaison between the greenhouse staff and the Head Grower, reporting on matters related to employee and contract labour needs and performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead by Example
According to the Head Grower, provides instructions and direct supervision to an assigned group of employees, temporary foreign workers, and contractors to achieve specific production tasks related to propagation, seeding, grafting, staking, irrigation, plant movement/ spacing, and other related greenhouse activities
Provides ongoing feedback to the Head Grower regarding employee and/or contractor's performance and task completion
Anticipates and addresses situations where greenhouse workers are unable to complete greenhouse tasks. Takes timely action to communicate with the Grower and problem solve the situation to optimize productivity
Advises Head Grower of any issues impacting the completion of production tasks
Other duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE

Experience working in a greenhouse and completing greenhouse tasks
Knowledge and experience working with agricultural equipment and tools
Ability to forecast, plan, and manage greenhouse floor staff to achieve business goals
Ability to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing.

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Fluency in Spanish is considered an asset.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

Legally entitled to work in Canada
Flexible schedule based upon seasonal and business needs. Able to begin work at 6AM on business days, with occasional hours required on Saturdays.
Reliable transportation

WHAT WE OFFER