Operations Supervisor Jobs

Position: Operations Supervisor (Permanent, Full-time)

Reports to: Operations Manager

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At UP Vertical Farms, our mission is to become one of the largest and most sustainable indoor vertical farm producer of baby leafy greens by 2023, producing the safest, most nutritious, and best tasting salad greens. Our hands-free, high density, tech-driven vertical farm puts people and our planet first. It also supports the local economy by producing the most flavourful greens, picked at the peak of freshness, and delivered to the local market with speed and precision. Learn more about our mission at https://upverticalfarms.com.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor is responsible for ensuring smooth operations of our facility by supervising and executing the daily operations plans. They will ensure the hydroponic growing systems, automatic harvester, packing line, and associated equipment are working and being maintained as scheduled as instructed by the Operations Manager. This role will also supervise a crew of labourers for seeding, harvesting, packaging, and shipping activities.

DUTIES

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

• Coordinates contracted labourers for seeding, harvesting, packaging activities per Operations Manager direction
• Helps develop and ensure compliance to SOPs and operational procedures by labourers
• Other duties as instructed
• Perform scheduled service/maintenance of equipment as directed by the Operations Manager
• Coordinate and assist with sanitation of equipment
• Perform trouble shooting and fixing of equipment as needed
• Help manage shipping activities and inventory
• Ensures documentation and certification is maintained and up-to-date
• Communicates plans, actions, safety risks, and issues within the Operations Team and inter-departmentally
• Uses ERP and other operational software as relating to duties
• Perform daily checks of equipment for the grow systems, seeding line, harvesting line, tray washer, and packing line
• Maintains and ensures a safe working environment in the and greenhouse
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
• Providing overall support, supervision, and coaching to the Operations Team
• Coordinate a team of labourers, cleaning crew, and other operational staff

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• 2 years of equipment and machine operations or maintenance experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word Outlook, etc.)
• 2 years of experience working in plant operations, food production and distribution, distribution and packing, or other relevant industries
• Experience leading, motivating, and coaching teams, preferably in an operational setting preferred
• Must have a valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license

WORK CONDITIONS

• Use of personal vehicle may be required
• 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
• May be requested to support the operations on-site outside of regular work hours (i.e., evenings, weekends) based on Production plans

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $52,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Vision care
• On-site parking
• Dental care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pitt Meadows, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Facilities maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
• Operations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person