Greenhouse General Manager

Job Title: Greenhouse General Manager

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

Job Summary:

The General Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the ongoing operations of the greenhouse. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and resourceful operation of the facilities to meet current and future organizational needs. The General Manager provides strong leadership, manages staff, and implements strategies to enhance productivity, sustainability, and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations across all departments, ensuring alignment with company goals and objective.
• Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategic operational objectives.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems that will improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Manage budgets for the greenhouse operations, ensuring cost-effective practices.
• Ensure that operational decisions and project plans for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the company business plan and vision.
• Oversee the allocation of resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment, to ensure efficient operations.
• Provide performance reports and metrics to senior leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
• Identify training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided.
• Mitigate risks associated with warehouse and greenhouse operations and ensure it is regularly and effectively maintained.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards, including Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, maintain employee relations and corrective counseling process.
• Provide leadership by fostering a positive, collaborative work environment, managing all aspects of employment, conducting regular staff meetings, mentoring team members, and maintaining effective communication and policy implementation.
• Source and hire outside contractors as required to maintain the facility.
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operational Management, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. Alternatively, candidates with 10 years of relevant experience in a similar leadership role may also be considered.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a greenhouse environment, manufacturing, or food processing environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and the PrimusGFS Program
• Experience with the PRIVA greenhouse climate control system is considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices
• Strong background in strategic planning, resource allocation, and operations management.
• Commitment to high professional ethical standards; an influential leader able to motivate with excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style; exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical thinker: able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Strong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on time
• Proficiency in MS Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is considered an asset.
• Must be flexible to shift assignments as required to meet both customer & business needs

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; willingness and ability to travel
• While performing