Pack Lines Maintenance Manager

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're Hiring

We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Pack Lines Maintenance Manager in our Production Department at our Leamington ON facility.

What You'll Do:

• Regular review of work orders, prioritizing, and delegating them according to urgency; and closing orders when work has been completed and approved.
• Schedule/Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on all production assets to ensure minimal downtime.
• Plans, delegates, and leads their team to improve performance, productivity, and standards of quality through motivation and encouragement.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors and suppliers, keeping current with new industry developments, and collaborating thoughts and ideas with Senior Management.
• Continuous follow up with vendors and suppliers on delivery dates of purchased equipment and collaborate with all Nature Fresh departments to ensure the successful and timely install of equipment.
• Develop and maintain a min/max inventory list of required critical spare parts to reduce production down time.
• Collaborate with all relevant departments when new packaging designs and styles are implemented, to ensure pack line equipment is adjusted/retrofitted accordingly.
• Provide timely support for emergency or unscheduled repairs during production.
• Understand and troubleshoot all technical components of label application, weighing and sorting software. Working closely with external vendors and suppliers to ensure equipment software and hardware components are kept up to date.
• Coordinate repairs and installation of equipment at multiple warehouse locations including supporting US pack line installations and major maintenance repairs
• Support the install, setup and maintenance of greenhouse production requirements as needed seasonally, including but not limited to the set up of soil filling conveyors and hoppers, and container washing equipment.
• Build and maintain succession growth goals within your department, to support business continuity and future growth.
• Identify areas that need improvement.
• Develop plans to increase production and decrease costs.
• Handling troubleshooting and repair work of packing lines & Downstream Equipment.
• Take a proactive approach to ensuring the smooth operation of packing lines & Downstream equipment.
• Effectively collaborates and communicates with Production Management and other Departmental Managers to provide details, training, updates, resolve issues, etc. on operational issues/concerns and upcoming or ongoing projects.
• Coordinate in person meetings with the team to communicate changes/updates, policies/procedures, and appropriately address any questions and concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide appropriate training to managers, supervisors, and equipment operators, on production equipment, thereby reducing operational downtime and unnecessary work orders. This includes, but is not limited to practical training, creating simple to follow operational handbooks and continuous communication with team members.
• Stay actively involved in your teams training and consistent follow-up to ensure all work is done efficiently and correctly. Training and development are required on a continual basis.
• Participates in Employee Relations and works collaboratively with Director of Farm Operations and HR for progressive discipline, coaching/discussions, performance reviews and investigations.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and reporting of team's expectations, goals, and objectives. Provide compensation recommendations to your reporting manager.
• Manage employee time off requests, work schedules and approve weekly employee hours
• Collaborate and work closely with all departments including Human Resources, IT, Quality, Purchasing, Maintenance, and Warehouse production management.
• 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.

What You Bring:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in a professional work environment.
• Must be safety conscientious and be able to keep work areas clean and organized while ensuring health and safety and food safety protocols are adhered to.
• Managerial skillset to lead a team of 3-4 individuals.
• Must have a proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills required to analyze/solve problems and any unforeseen complications that could arise.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors, suppliers, and all Nature Fresh Departments.
• Have a good understanding of software applications pertaining to all production assets
• Proficiently navigate and utilize Microsoft programs.
• Must be hands-on and process oriented, always looking to improve and create efficiencies.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment by multitasking and prioritizing work while being attentive to details.
• Ability to embrace and adapt to the rapid growth, innovation, and development of the company.
• Valid drivers license required, and use of personal vehicle are required.
• Working with and communicating with a diverse group of people, including temporary foreign workers.
• Confidentiality regarding company-related matters and advancements.
• Understanding and speaking Spanish is considered an asset.

What To Expect:

• Hours of operation are Monday-Friday with after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Occasional Sundays and holidays based on scheduling.
• Hours may fluctuate according to business needs.
• On-call requirement as per departmental schedule.
• Hot, cold, humid, wet conditions depending on time of year and production location.
• Travel between all production locations required.
• There may be an occasional need for heavy lifting.
• Balance between sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Who We're Looking For

We're searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.

At Nature Fresh Farms,our GROWS Company Values guide everything we do — from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:

Growing People – We cultivate greatness, every day

Respect and Care – We care for our people and our communities

One Team – We're stronger as one

Win By Challenging – We reimagine what's possible

Serve With Purpose – We make things happen

If you're someone who believes in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact, you'll feel right at home here.

Why Work With Us?

• A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
• Supportive, people-first workplace culture
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're inspired to make a real impact and grow your career in an innovative, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you

Click the "Apply" button and submit your resume to take the next step in your career with Nature Fresh Farms.

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.