Head Grower Medicine Hat

at  Bevo Farms Ltd

SUMMARY

The Head Grower will be responsible for planning and directing day-to-day greenhouse operations and related production for the facility in Medicine Hat. Working under the direction of the Chief Operations Officer, your primary responsibilities include establishing and maintaining ideal growing conditions, organizing and directing greenhouse operations, and supervising the team of Growers. The expectation is that all tasks are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with Bevo quality standards.

• Establishes effective procedures to coordinate and manage through the Growers, all aspects of seeding, sticking, pruning, fertilizing, watering, lighting and temperature control, etc. The Head Grower is also responsible for product planning including seeding timelines, plant distribution and spacing.
• Monitor crops for problems related to the above including use of greenhouse equipment, space allocation and facilities, and coordinates/delegates with the Growers, specific adjustments and corrective actions
• Performs routine detailed inspections of crops for timely identification of problems and growth control. Provides training to Growers, Assistant Growers, and production staff to perform required duties and to ensure systematic back-ups are developed. Maintains and reviews with the Chief Operations Officer the necessary records and corrective actions for quality non-conformance
• In conjunction with the Operations team, plans to obtain/assign greenhouse personnel to achieve proper manning to workloads, training, appropriate safety measures, and supporting the motivation of the team
• Reviews daily and weekly greenhouse production performance with Operations team and communicates as necessary to senior management, planning and sales staff regarding variances to schedule or productivity. Ensures records and growth logs for tracking climate settings, changes, spraying, biological introductions, irrigation cycles, and other important relevant to each product are maintained by the Growers and the Assistant Growers
• Ensures sound hygiene and housekeeping practices are in place and maintained throughout the facility. Directs the Growers and Greenhouse Supervisors to implement routine procedures to ensure safe working conditions and WCB AB compliant working practices are understood and adhered to. Take immediate actions on unsafe or improper work practices.
• Provides effective leadership to the Growers, Assistant Growers and Greenhouse Supervisors and takes proactive steps to develop the skills in assigned personnel. Conducts all necessary performance reviews in accordance with Bevo’s Human Resource policies.
• As requested by senior management, assists in evaluating the need and justification for new equipment, mechanization or improvements in technology.
• May undertake visits to or from customers to review their requirements and to offer technical support