Farm Supervisor

Description:

• 2 years of farm supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of farm workers
• Experience operating farm machinery relating to the planting and harvest of potato or similar crops
• Proficiency with computers and using Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate and delegate effectively
• Detailed and able to solve problems
• Valid pesticide license would be considered an asset
• Ability to work extended hours around planting, harvesting and irrigation

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure farm safety policies and procedures are followed and help drive the Safety Program
• Develop work and planning schedules
• Coordinate and supervise the work of the farm employees including operators, truck drivers and labourers
• Operate farm equipment as required
• Assist Farm Manager with agronomic decisions
• Regularly inspect the crop
• Maintain quality control and production records as well as performance metrics