Harvesting Supervisor

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At the heart of our culture is a group of individuals who dedicate themselves to their work and each other day in and day out. That’s why we invest in enhancing the lives in the communities around Monterey Mushrooms locations. In our hearts, we’re humble farmers. We’re proud of our continent-wide reach from Monterey Mushrooms locations across North America — from coast to coast and Mexico — focused on our company purpose of Enhancing People’s Lives
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The position of Harvesting Supervisor is to provide direct leadership to and support personnel in all functions related to the harvesting of mushrooms, with special attention to quality, timing, safety and cost effectiveness, and ensuring that employees continually improve.

• Monitor departmental activities including areas affecting safety, quality GMP, sanitation and costs; audit activities of crew leaders; counsel employees on performance related issues; train and retrain as necessary.
• Work with Harvesting Foreperson in accurately forecasting the daily pick; harvest products required by Packing.
• Ensure that rooms are stocked with baskets, tills, cans, and other supplies; reduce waste on floors; promote continuous improvement.
• Monitor overall product quality and specific customer requirements; monitor product quality as affected by production and other external influences.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments regarding repairs, scheduling changes, or other problem resolution.
• Monitor room environment and moisture levels to produce a high-level crop that meets quality, yield, sizing and timing standards; ensure proper bed and room maintenance.
• Enforce and comply with all GMP/HACCP and Safety rules and regulations. Attend and/or conduct Safety meetings as required.

• Coordinate and monitor training of salaried and hourly personnel; attend all required meetings and training.
• Fill in for Harvesting Manager in their absence.
• Coordinate completion of counseling and performance reviews with special emphasis on quality, fill of containers, safety, attendance, and GMPs.
• Coordinate with the Harvesting Manager and HR regarding hiring and termination of employees.
• Perform accurate record keeping of crops in the assigned area.
• Perform other job duties assigned by supervisor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Extensive knowledge of the Harvesting operation.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field.
• Produce or food manufacturing experience.