labour supervisor

Job Title: Greenhouse Labour Supervisor

Reports to: Grower and Technical Director of Growing Operations

Based at: Greenhill Produce (Thamesville) Ltd., Kent Bridge, ON part of Mucci Farms

Type of Employment: Full time, permanent, 6-days a week, steady day or afternoon shift or rotating shifts (days and afternoons), and potentially extended hours depending on workload and priorities, which could include possible Sunday shifts (unless stipulated otherwise in offer of employment).

Date Revised: June 12, 2025

About Mucci Farms
At Mucci Farms, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive corporate culture that provides our team with a sense of pride, ownership and opportunity to reach their highest aspirations. With a commitment to staying true to our humble beginnings as a small family farm, we have always emphasized a culture that focuses on personal and professional development. This is reflected in numerous ways both inside and outside the organization as we persistently look for ways to build strong relationships among our team members and within the local community.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Plan the daily and weekly work schedule based on Grower's request, assign personnel based on the resources available, time, and employees' performance, accomplish work results by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving problems and reporting results, following company standards
• Maintains focus on productivity, cost control, efficiencies and production improvements
• Ensures labor and crop activities are being scheduled efficiently, accommodating sudden change or needs based on sales/ volumes
• Ensure all activities in the greenhouse are executed in an adequate manner by providing all necessary training to greenhouse employees
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the adequate use of the resources, maintaining compliance with all established company policies and procedures
• Identify the need of training or re-training of greenhouse employees and ensure or coordinate the necessary steps to make it happen
• Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action
• Evaluate performance and quality of work of the Greenhouse employees, conducting meetings to address concerns related to behavior, results, performance or quality of work and provide the coaching necessary for the achievement of new goals
• Initiate and conduct disciplinary processes when necessary according to company standards of conduct and performance, and when company rules or regulations are ignored or violated
• Ensure all protocols and procedures of Food Safety and Health and Safety are strictly followed
• Ensure proper operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintain a positive work environment initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, attending meetings and making part of different committees among the company

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• 2 or more years of relevant work experience
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral and spoken) in English; Spanish will be considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and on a work team environment
• Highly energetic and assertive with strong leadership skills
• Able to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Proven ability to prioritize as required

Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
• Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbs
• Must be able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time
• Must be able to work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F to 21-31°C (70-86°F)

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 applicants 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.