Location: Red Deer, Alberta (Travel within the province will be required)
Job Type: Full-Time
Wage: $38/hour
The Nursery and Turf Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations related to the production, cultivation, maintenance, harvesting, shipping, and distribution of sod and nursery stock. The position oversees production crews, coordinates work schedules, monitors crop health and quality, ensures compliance with safety procedures, and supports efficient operational workflows. The successful candidate provides technical guidance and leadership to employees while ensuring products meet company quality standards and customer expectations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Supervise and coordinate employees engaged in sod and nursery stock production, maintenance, harvesting, and shipping activities.
· Oversee field preparation, cultivation, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, spraying, harvesting, and product handling operations.
· Monitor crop health, growing conditions, and environmental factors to ensure optimal production and quality.
· Inspect sod and nursery stock to ensure company quality standards are maintained.
· Coordinate harvesting schedules and shipping activities to meet customer requirements and operational deadlines.
· Assist with the implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance crop performance and production efficiency.
· Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise production employees.
· Assign daily work duties and develop employee work schedules.
· Monitor employee performance and provide ongoing coaching and instruction.
· Ensure employees follow company policies, operational procedures, and safety requirements.
· Participate in employee evaluations and provide recommendations regarding hiring, training, and performance management.
· Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of workplace health and safety procedures.
· Conduct regular safety meetings and workplace inspections.
· Ensure safe operation of equipment, machinery, vehicles, and production systems.
· Train employees in safe work practices, equipment operation, pesticide handling, and personal protective equipment requirements.
· Report and document workplace incidents, hazards, and corrective actions.
· Supervise the maintenance and operation of farm equipment, machinery, irrigation systems, production facilities, and related infrastructure.
· Coordinate equipment servicing and repairs to minimize downtime.
· Monitor inventory levels of production supplies, materials, and equipment.
· Assist with identifying equipment, machinery, and supply requirements and provide recommendations to management.
· Coordinate harvesting, loading, shipping, and delivery schedules.
· Work closely with drivers, dispatch personnel, and operations staff to ensure timely and efficient product delivery.
· Provide troubleshooting support and operational guidance to field personnel and drivers when required.
· Maintain production, harvesting, inventory, shipping, and quality control records.
· Prepare operational reports related to production activities, labour utilization, equipment usage, and crop performance.
· Monitor product quality and ensure customer specifications are met.
· Assist with tracking production volumes and operational performance metrics.
· Assist with landscape installation and maintenance activities when operational requirements demand.
· Coordinate crews involved in nursery, turf, landscape, and grounds maintenance activities.
· Perform general production and operational duties as required.
· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, safety, product quality, and customer service.
· Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate program in Horticulture, Agriculture, Crop Production, Agribusiness, Business Administration, or a related field.
· Equivalent combinations of education and industry experience may be considered.
· Minimum 1 year of experience in nursery production, sod farming, horticulture, landscaping, agriculture, or a related industry.
· Previous supervisory experience is required.
· Experience coordinating employees, equipment, and production activities in a fast-paced environment.
· Knowledge of sod production, nursery operations, irrigation systems, crop health management, harvesting practices, and quality control procedures.
· Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, POS systems, and operational software.
· Ability to coordinate multiple priorities while maintaining safety and quality standards.
· Competitive compensation
· Leadership development opportunities
· Supportive team environment
· Diverse and hands-on work environment
· Long-term career opportunity with a growing company
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with their resume and relevant experience. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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