Maintenance Supervisor

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3 days ago Requisition

Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team!

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.

Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal:
to cultivate a kinder, healthier future
. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce
. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Maintenance Supervisor in our Operations Department at our Delta, OH facility.

• The Maintenance Supervisor uses Connect Wise to organize jobs (ex. Repairs, installations, regular maintenance, new build etc.) and work orders and to allocate them to the appropriate maintenance employee as seen fit. A plan may need to be put in place depending on the job.
• Once the job is completed, s/he would follow up with each maintenance employee to make sure that it is done correctly and that the work order is filled out and closed.
• Ensure that the tool crib has proper stock on hand at all times.
• Order any parts/supplies that are required. Once they arrive, it’s essential to check the order for accuracy. Moving supplies/parts to the appropriate phase.
• If we require work to be completed by an outside party, quotes and permits may need to be requested/arranged and the job planned and communicated to the contractor. This may include such services as electrical or building. Managing these relationships is an important duty.
• Assist the Maintenance employees with some jobs, if required.
• Examine and test machinery, equipment, components and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
• Ensure that emergency or priority work orders are completed on a timely basis.
• Motivating and encouraging workers and communicating with them as necessary.
• Ensure that the Maintenance employees are aware of and follow all company policies and job descriptions. Proper discipline procedures must be administered when an employee does not meet quality, production, safety or other regulations. Verbal and written warnings are issued when necessary and all incidents’ and absences are reported to HR or Health & Safety. These procedures will be provided by management.
• Participate in the interview and hiring process as needed.
• Remain actively involved in employee hands on training and follow-up to ensure all work is done efficiently and correctly. Training and development is required on an on-going basis.
• Responsible for reviewing the employee labour tracking system as well as notifying employees if they are not logging jobs and hours properly.
• Confidence is necessary when dealing with difficult situations. Each supervisor is provided with policies and procedures to assist them however if the situation persists, we encourage you to talk to your manager.
• Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
• This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.

• Have an understanding of plumbing, electrical systems as well as carpentry and other basic building skills
• General knowledge of tools and work supplies would be essential
• Must be able to embrace challenges with critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Delegating, negotiating, conflict management, stress tolerance, planning and organizing, leadership, listening, time management and follow up skills are essential. Attention to detail
• Basic…