About Sensei Ag

At Sensei Ag, we align technology with the environment to protect and preserve natural resources while optimizing how we grow food. Merging agriculture and innovation to achieve sustainable farming practices allows us to grow delicious and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Our Vision: Improve Human Nutrition and Preserve the Environment by Growing Food Indoors

Our Commitment: Growing More with Less: Our greenhouses use less water and take up less space than traditional farms, while maximizing flavor and freshness.

Achieving Climate Compatibility: Whether we're growing fruits or vegetables, our goal is to deliver fresh produce efficiently and sustainably in any environment.

Harvesting at Peak Ripeness: Our fresh produce is grown year-round and picked at the peak of ripeness to deliver high quality and great taste.

Learn more from our website or by following us on LinkedIn. If you'd like to see what we are doing with our consumer-facing brand Sensei Farms, please check our Instagram!

Position Description

The Greenhouse Supervisor supports and assists the Production Manager in the daily operations involved with running a greenhouse. This supervisor leads a designated team that executes the daily tasks with quality and efficiency in a timely manner. 

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assigns work schedules and duties to staff of up to 60 Farm Associates in assigned area(s), and supervises their work, while promoting a safe work environment. 
• In collaboration with the Production Manager, sets the standards in efficiency, productivity, and quality for all cultivation activities in designated area(s). 
• In collaboration with the Production Manager, monitors the final quality of the product; follows QA guidelines for crops in designated area(s). 
• Prepares workforce (manning) requirement for all activities across all crops in designated area(s). 
• Conducts performance evaluations for assigned Farm Associates on a regular basis according to the High-Performance Culture standards and provides feedback and coaching to designated group leaders.  
• Coordinates personnel training with growers regarding cultivation activities and conducts training for designated greenhouse staff in conjunction with Food Safety and Health and Safety departments. 
• Assists Production Manager by monitoring facilities, operational systems, and equipment in assigned area(s) for signs of disrepair.   
• Enters necessary maintenance work tickets and follows-up on repairs.  
• Participates with growers in the weekly production forecast. 
• Keeps track of all production data (i.e., efficiency, yield, QA, etc.) for designated area(s).   
• Analyzes and proposes/implements improvement plans in coordination with the production manager.  
• Responsible for creation and closing of work orders in the ERP system including entry of harvest data for assigned area(s). 

Required Skills, Abilities and Qualifications

• The ability and willingness to work as an integral team member and as a project leader. 
• Conversational Spanish speaking skills. 
• Excel proficiency and computer production software experience. 
• A commitment to continuous improvement. 
• A willingness to work the extra hours / Saturdays required.  
• A willingness to assist with other tasks as needed. 

Preferred Skills, Abilities and Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years of leadership experience in a greenhouse preferred but other types of leadership experience will be considered. 

Educational Requirements

• High School diploma, required.  
• A degree in Business, Greenhouse Horticulture, or Agronomy is desired, but not required. 

Traits We Value

• Appreciation for transforming health and the future of food  
• Smart, not arrogant 
• Humble and hardworking 
• Entrepreneurial, not risk averse 
• Kind and genuine 
• Grit and lots of it 

ESA Status

• Non-Exempt

Compensation

• $21.03 - $37.86/hr

Benefits

• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paramedical Services
• Medical Supplies & Equipment
• Hospitalization
• Out of Province Emergency Medical Assistance
• Vision Care
• Dental Care
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• STD
• LTD
• Optional Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness
• Extended Healthcare
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Sensei Ag is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People Operations if you require an accommodation.