Farm Supervisor

FARM SUPERVISOR

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have state-of-the-art potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island; Lethbridge, Alberta; and Jamestown, North Dakota and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Our Head office is in Dieppe, New Brunswick and has sales office locations in Toronto, Montreal, and Boston. 

Reporting to the Seed Operations Manager, the  Farm Supervisor will assist in the overseeing and management of growing superior quality seed potatoes to multiple for French fry processing. This includes directing daily activities such as planting, growing, harvesting, and storing potatoes. The successful candidate will be a safety minded, self-starter with a strong work ethic and people management experience.

Terms of Employment – This is a permanent full-time position in Chapman Settlement, Nova Scotia working 45 hours per week. Additional hours will be required during planting and harvesting, depending on weather and business needs.

  Qualifications:

2 years of supervisory experience.  Ability to communicate and delegate effectively Detailed and able to solve problems Demonstrated ability to manage a team of workers Proficiency with computers and using Microsoft Office Ability to work extended hours around planting and harvesting Must have experience or ability to learn the operation of farm machinery

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 Maintain quality control and production records as well as performance metrics

Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan Employee & Family Assistance Programs RRSP matching program Health & Wellness reimbursements Opportunities to take part in job related training and development Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies.

Work Address – 1030 Greeno Road, Chapman Settlement, Nova Scotia

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